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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.84, 3,691.32 and 729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.84, 3,691.32 and 729.48 is: 1,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.84 : 3,691.32 = 729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.84/3,691.32 = 729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.84x = 3,691.32 × 729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.84x = 2,692,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,744.11/2,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.24

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