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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.89, 3,690.80 and 901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.89, 3,690.80 and 901.62 is: 1,352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.89 : 3,690.80 = 901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.89/3,690.80 = 901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.89x = 3,690.80 × 901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.89x = 3,327,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,694.59/2,460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.23

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