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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.96, 3,355.47 and 1,644.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.96, 3,355.47 and 1,644.99 is: 2,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.96 : 3,355.47 = 1,644.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.96/3,355.47 = 1,644.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.96x = 3,355.47 × 1,644.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.96x = 5,519,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519,714.60/2,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.59

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