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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.32, 3,688.26 and 899.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.32, 3,688.26 and 899.23 is: 1,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.32 : 3,688.26 = 899.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.32/3,688.26 = 899.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.32x = 3,688.26 × 899.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.32x = 3,316,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,602.02/2,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.04

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