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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.94, 3,688.34 and 610.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.94, 3,688.34 and 610.01 is: 915.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.94 : 3,688.34 = 610.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.94/3,688.34 = 610.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.94x = 3,688.34 × 610.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.94x = 2,249,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,930.45/2,458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.00

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