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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.02, 3,690.57 and 1,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.02, 3,690.57 and 1,365.98 is: 2,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.02 : 3,690.57 = 1,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.02/3,690.57 = 1,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.02x = 3,690.57 × 1,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.02x = 5,041,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,244.81/2,460.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.27

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