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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.99, 3,355.96 and 1,859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.99, 3,355.96 and 1,859.13 is: 2,566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.99 : 3,355.96 = 1,859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.99/3,355.96 = 1,859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.99x = 3,355.96 × 1,859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.99x = 6,239,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,165.91/2,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.51

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