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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.42, 3,395.25 and 1,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.42, 3,395.25 and 1,829.70 is: 2,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.42 : 3,395.25 = 1,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.42/3,395.25 = 1,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.42x = 3,395.25 × 1,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.42x = 6,212,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,288.93/2,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.89

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