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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.89, 3,685.28 and 607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.89, 3,685.28 and 607.96 is: 911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.89 : 3,685.28 = 607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.89/3,685.28 = 607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.89x = 3,685.28 × 607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.89x = 2,240,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,502.83/2,456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.93

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