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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.87, 3,691.74 and 817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.87, 3,691.74 and 817.52 is: 1,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.87 : 3,691.74 = 817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.87/3,691.74 = 817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.87x = 3,691.74 × 817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.87x = 3,018,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,052.83/2,460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.42

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