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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.06, 3,690.30 and 999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.06, 3,690.30 and 999.18 is: 1,498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.06 : 3,690.30 = 999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.06/3,690.30 = 999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.06x = 3,690.30 × 999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.06x = 3,687,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,273.95/2,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.86

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