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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.04, 3,691.65 and 1,161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.04, 3,691.65 and 1,161.58 is: 1,743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.04 : 3,691.65 = 1,161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.04/3,691.65 = 1,161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.04x = 3,691.65 × 1,161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.04x = 4,288,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,146.81/2,460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.12

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