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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.08, 3,688.68 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.08, 3,688.68 and 610.20 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.08 : 3,688.68 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.08/3,688.68 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.08x = 3,688.68 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.08x = 2,250,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,832.54/2,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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