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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.04, 3,699.05 and 617.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.04, 3,699.05 and 617.15 is: 925.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.04 : 3,699.05 = 617.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.04/3,699.05 = 617.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.04x = 3,699.05 × 617.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.04x = 2,282,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,873.14/2,466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.72

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