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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.33, 3,693.02 and 1,918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.33, 3,693.02 and 1,918.44 is: 2,879.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.33 : 3,693.02 = 1,918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.33/3,693.02 = 1,918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.33x = 3,693.02 × 1,918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.33x = 7,084,827.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,827.70/2,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.62

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