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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.81, 3,685.55 and 1,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.81, 3,685.55 and 1,484.76 is: 2,223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.81 : 3,685.55 = 1,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.81/3,685.55 = 1,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.81x = 3,685.55 × 1,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.81x = 5,472,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,149.79/2,460.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.72

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