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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.46, 3,550.23 and 905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.46, 3,550.23 and 905.76 is: 1,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.46 : 3,550.23 = 905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.46/3,550.23 = 905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.46x = 3,550.23 × 905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.46x = 3,215,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,656.32/2,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.85

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