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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.44, 4,945.68 and 2,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.44, 4,945.68 and 2,430 is: 3,646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.44 : 4,945.68 = 2,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.44/4,945.68 = 2,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.44x = 4,945.68 × 2,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.44x = 12,018,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,018,002.40/3,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.86

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