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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.08, 3,680.76 and 1,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.08, 3,680.76 and 1,365.32 is: 2,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.08 : 3,680.76 = 1,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.08/3,680.76 = 1,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.08x = 3,680.76 × 1,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.08x = 5,025,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,415.24/2,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.79

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