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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.55, 3,690.76 and 817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.55, 3,690.76 and 817.11 is: 1,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.55 : 3,690.76 = 817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.55/3,690.76 = 817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.55x = 3,690.76 × 817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.55x = 3,015,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,756.90/2,460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.64

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