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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.89, 3,685.25 and 607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.89, 3,685.25 and 607.99 is: 911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.89 : 3,685.25 = 607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.89/3,685.25 = 607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.89x = 3,685.25 × 607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.89x = 2,240,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,573.68/2,456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.96

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