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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.14, 3,688.70 and 610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.14, 3,688.70 and 610.22 is: 915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.14 : 3,688.70 = 610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.14/3,688.70 = 610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.14x = 3,688.70 × 610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.14x = 2,250,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,918.51/2,459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.33

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