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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.39, 3,684.50 and 607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.39, 3,684.50 and 607.49 is: 911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.39 : 3,684.50 = 607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.39/3,684.50 = 607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.39x = 3,684.50 × 607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.39x = 2,238,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,275.45/2,456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.21

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