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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.48, 3,690.72 and 611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.48, 3,690.72 and 611.61 is: 917.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.48 : 3,690.72 = 611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.48/3,690.72 = 611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.48x = 3,690.72 × 611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.48x = 2,257,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,281.26/2,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.42

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