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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.68, 3,690.09 and 816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.68, 3,690.09 and 816.24 is: 1,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.68 : 3,690.09 = 816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.68/3,690.09 = 816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.68x = 3,690.09 × 816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.68x = 3,011,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,999.06/2,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.55

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