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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.58, 3,690.06 and 816.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.58, 3,690.06 and 816.64 is: 1,224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.58 : 3,690.06 = 816.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.58/3,690.06 = 816.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.58x = 3,690.06 × 816.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.58x = 3,013,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,450.60/2,460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.69

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