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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.76, 3,668.80 and 906.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.76, 3,668.80 and 906.24 is: 1,359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.76 : 3,668.80 = 906.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.76/3,668.80 = 906.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.76x = 3,668.80 × 906.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.76x = 3,324,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,813.31/2,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.42

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