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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.16, 3,690.24 and 999.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.16, 3,690.24 and 999.33 is: 1,499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.16 : 3,690.24 = 999.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.16/3,690.24 = 999.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.16x = 3,690.24 × 999.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.16x = 3,687,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,767.54/2,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.00

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