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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.85, 3,696.95 and 905.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.85, 3,696.95 and 905.03 is: 1,356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.85 : 3,696.95 = 905.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.85/3,696.95 = 905.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.85x = 3,696.95 × 905.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.85x = 3,345,836.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,836.28/2,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.87

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