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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.10, 3,687.91 and 899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.10, 3,687.91 and 899.01 is: 1,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.10 : 3,687.91 = 899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.10/3,687.91 = 899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.10x = 3,687.91 × 899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.10x = 3,315,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,460.41/2,460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.70

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