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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.56, 3,697.56 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.56, 3,697.56 and 905.04 is: 1,357.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.56 : 3,697.56 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.56/3,697.56 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.56x = 3,697.56 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.56x = 3,346,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,439.70/2,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.82

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