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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.45, 3,392.82 and 1,829.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.45, 3,392.82 and 1,829.97 is: 2,523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.45 : 3,392.82 = 1,829.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.45/3,392.82 = 1,829.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.45x = 3,392.82 × 1,829.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.45x = 6,208,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,758.82/2,460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.42

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