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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.20, 3,690.41 and 816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.20, 3,690.41 and 816.84 is: 1,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.20 : 3,690.41 = 816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.20/3,690.41 = 816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.20x = 3,690.41 × 816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.20x = 3,014,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,470.42/2,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.80

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