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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.94, 3,646.24 and 949.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.94, 3,646.24 and 949.88 is: 1,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.94 : 3,646.24 = 949.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.94/3,646.24 = 949.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.94x = 3,646.24 × 949.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.94x = 3,463,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,490.45/2,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.75

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