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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.16, 3,691.34 and 1,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.16, 3,691.34 and 1,289.89 is: 1,935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.16 : 3,691.34 = 1,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.16/3,691.34 = 1,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.16x = 3,691.34 × 1,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.16x = 4,761,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,422.55/2,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.41

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