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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.56, 3,691.68 and 1,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.56, 3,691.68 and 1,419.92 is: 2,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.56 : 3,691.68 = 1,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.56/3,691.68 = 1,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.56x = 3,691.68 × 1,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.56x = 5,241,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,890.27/2,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.36

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