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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.68, 3,690.12 and 816.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.68, 3,690.12 and 816.92 is: 1,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.68 : 3,690.12 = 816.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.68/3,690.12 = 816.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.68x = 3,690.12 × 816.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.68x = 3,014,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,532.83/2,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.08

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