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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.78, 3,690.54 and 729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.78, 3,690.54 and 729 is: 1,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.78 : 3,690.54 = 729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.78/3,690.54 = 729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.78x = 3,690.54 × 729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.78x = 2,690,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,403.66/2,460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.31

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