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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.26, 3,690.32 and 728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.26, 3,690.32 and 728.88 is: 1,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.26 : 3,690.32 = 728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.26/3,690.32 = 728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.26x = 3,690.32 × 728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.26x = 2,689,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,796.80/2,460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.30

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