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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.44, 3,689.66 and 1,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.44, 3,689.66 and 1,227.40 is: 1,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.44 : 3,689.66 = 1,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.44/3,689.66 = 1,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.44x = 3,689.66 × 1,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.44x = 4,528,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,688.68/2,460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.60

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