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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.67, 3,694.01 and 613.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.67, 3,694.01 and 613.80 is: 920.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.67 : 3,694.01 = 613.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.67/3,694.01 = 613.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.67x = 3,694.01 × 613.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.67x = 2,267,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,380.27/2,462.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.70

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