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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.42, 3,690.57 and 611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.42, 3,690.57 and 611.54 is: 917.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.42 : 3,690.57 = 611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.42/3,690.57 = 611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.42x = 3,690.57 × 611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.42x = 2,256,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,912.72/2,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.29

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