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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.80, 3,689.62 and 610.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.80, 3,689.62 and 610.93 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.80 : 3,689.62 = 610.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.80/3,689.62 = 610.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.80x = 3,689.62 × 610.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.80x = 2,254,099.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,099.55/2,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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