Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.05, 3,690 and 611.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,460.05, 3,690 and 611.18 is: 916.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,460.05 : 3,690 = 611.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,460.05/3,690 = 611.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,460.05x = 3,690 × 611.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,460.05x = 2,255,254.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,255,254.20/2,460.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916.75
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