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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.93, 3,647.52 and 1,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.93, 3,647.52 and 1,044.12 is: 1,566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.93 : 3,647.52 = 1,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.93/3,647.52 = 1,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.93x = 3,647.52 × 1,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.93x = 3,808,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,448.58/2,430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.66

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