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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.40, 6,145.46 and 2,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.40, 6,145.46 and 2,430.56 is: 3,649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.40 : 6,145.46 = 2,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.40/6,145.46 = 2,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.40x = 6,145.46 × 2,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.40x = 14,936,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,936,909.26/4,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.02

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