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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.94, 3,643.44 and 948.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.94, 3,643.44 and 948.78 is: 1,422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.94 : 3,643.44 = 948.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.94/3,643.44 = 948.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.94x = 3,643.44 × 948.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.94x = 3,456,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,823.00/2,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.01

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