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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.36, 3,698.42 and 905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.36, 3,698.42 and 905.84 is: 1,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.36 : 3,698.42 = 905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.36/3,698.42 = 905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.36x = 3,698.42 × 905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.36x = 3,350,176.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,176.77/2,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.45

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