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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.45, 3,691.30 and 817.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.45, 3,691.30 and 817.03 is: 1,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.45 : 3,691.30 = 817.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.45/3,691.30 = 817.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.45x = 3,691.30 × 817.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.45x = 3,015,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,902.84/2,460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.75

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