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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.93, 3,688.95 and 1,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.93, 3,688.95 and 1,362.96 is: 2,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.93 : 3,688.95 = 1,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.93/3,688.95 = 1,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.93x = 3,688.95 × 1,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.93x = 5,027,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,891.29/2,460.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.09

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