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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.70, 3,684.96 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.70, 3,684.96 and 607.80 is: 911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.70 : 3,684.96 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.70/3,684.96 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.70x = 3,684.96 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.70x = 2,239,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,718.69/2,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.68

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