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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.53, 3,691.14 and 900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.53, 3,691.14 and 900.32 is: 1,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.53 : 3,691.14 = 900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.53/3,691.14 = 900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.53x = 3,691.14 × 900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.53x = 3,323,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,207.16/2,460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.61

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