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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.35, 3,690.57 and 728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.35, 3,690.57 and 728.96 is: 1,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.35 : 3,690.57 = 728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.35/3,690.57 = 728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.35x = 3,690.57 × 728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.35x = 2,690,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,277.91/2,460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.45

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