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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.14, 3,688.26 and 1,226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.14, 3,688.26 and 1,226.91 is: 1,839.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.14 : 3,688.26 = 1,226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.14/3,688.26 = 1,226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.14x = 3,688.26 × 1,226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.14x = 4,525,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,163.08/2,460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.40

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