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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.86, 3,645.59 and 675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.86, 3,645.59 and 675.43 is: 1,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.86 : 3,645.59 = 675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.86/3,645.59 = 675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.86x = 3,645.59 × 675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.86x = 2,462,340.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,340.85/2,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.95

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