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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.64, 3,685.02 and 607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.64, 3,685.02 and 607.74 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.64 : 3,685.02 = 607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.64/3,685.02 = 607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.64x = 3,685.02 × 607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.64x = 2,239,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,534.05/2,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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