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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.43, 3,690.63 and 817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.43, 3,690.63 and 817.10 is: 1,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.43 : 3,690.63 = 817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.43/3,690.63 = 817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.43x = 3,690.63 × 817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.43x = 3,015,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,613.77/2,460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.65

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