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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.49, 3,691.11 and 794.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.49, 3,691.11 and 794.06 is: 1,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.49 : 3,691.11 = 794.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.49/3,691.11 = 794.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.49x = 3,691.11 × 794.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.49x = 2,930,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,946.96/2,460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.20

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