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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.98, 3,646.58 and 1,454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.98, 3,646.58 and 1,454.94 is: 2,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.98 : 3,646.58 = 1,454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.98/3,646.58 = 1,454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.98x = 3,646.58 × 1,454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.98x = 5,305,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,555.11/2,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.48

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