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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.99, 3,350.13 and 1,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.99, 3,350.13 and 1,951.86 is: 2,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.99 : 3,350.13 = 1,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.99/3,350.13 = 1,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.99x = 3,350.13 × 1,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.99x = 6,538,984.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,984.74/2,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.84

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