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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.70, 3,549.93 and 905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.70, 3,549.93 and 905.74 is: 1,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.70 : 3,549.93 = 905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.70/3,549.93 = 905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.70x = 3,549.93 × 905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.70x = 3,215,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,313.60/2,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.56

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