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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.66, 3,690.01 and 900.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.66, 3,690.01 and 900.31 is: 1,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.66 : 3,690.01 = 900.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.66/3,690.01 = 900.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.66x = 3,690.01 × 900.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.66x = 3,322,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,152.90/2,460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.11

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