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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.46, 3,692.31 and 1,350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.46, 3,692.31 and 1,350.31 is: 2,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.46 : 3,692.31 = 1,350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.46/3,692.31 = 1,350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.46x = 3,692.31 × 1,350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.46x = 4,985,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985,763.12/2,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.35

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