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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.14, 3,690.24 and 728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.14, 3,690.24 and 728.80 is: 1,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.14 : 3,690.24 = 728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.14/3,690.24 = 728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.14x = 3,690.24 × 728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.14x = 2,689,446.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,446.91/2,460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.21

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