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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.06, 3,392.58 and 1,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.06, 3,392.58 and 1,901.79 is: 2,622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.06 : 3,392.58 = 1,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.06/3,392.58 = 1,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.06x = 3,392.58 × 1,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.06x = 6,451,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,974.72/2,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.69

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