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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.80, 3,668.04 and 906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.80, 3,668.04 and 906 is: 1,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.80 : 3,668.04 = 906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.80/3,668.04 = 906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.80x = 3,668.04 × 906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.80x = 3,323,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,244.24/2,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.20

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