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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.30, 3,648.60 and 970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.30, 3,648.60 and 970.80 is: 1,455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.30 : 3,648.60 = 970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.30/3,648.60 = 970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.30x = 3,648.60 × 970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.30x = 3,542,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,060.88/2,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.66

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