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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.44, 3,691.22 and 816.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.44, 3,691.22 and 816.98 is: 1,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.44 : 3,691.22 = 816.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.44/3,691.22 = 816.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.44x = 3,691.22 × 816.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.44x = 3,015,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,652.92/2,460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.66

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