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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.90, 3,650.49 and 1,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.90, 3,650.49 and 1,886.94 is: 2,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.90 : 3,650.49 = 1,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.90/3,650.49 = 1,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.90x = 3,650.49 × 1,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.90x = 6,888,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888,255.60/2,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.62

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