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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.60, 3,685.50 and 2,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.60, 3,685.50 and 2,091.24 is: 3,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.60 : 3,685.50 = 2,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.60/3,685.50 = 2,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.60x = 3,685.50 × 2,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.60x = 7,707,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707,265.02/2,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.27

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