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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.57, 3,690.05 and 816.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.57, 3,690.05 and 816.67 is: 1,224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.57 : 3,690.05 = 816.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.57/3,690.05 = 816.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.57x = 3,690.05 × 816.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.57x = 3,013,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,553.13/2,460.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.74

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