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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.87, 3,638.76 and 1,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.87, 3,638.76 and 1,964.76 is: 2,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.87 : 3,638.76 = 1,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.87/3,638.76 = 1,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.87x = 3,638.76 × 1,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.87x = 7,149,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,290.10/2,430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.04

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