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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.11, 3,690.63 and 794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.11, 3,690.63 and 794.68 is: 1,192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.11 : 3,690.63 = 794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.11/3,690.63 = 794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.11x = 3,690.63 × 794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.11x = 2,932,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,851.40/2,460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.17

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