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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.09, 3,697.85 and 905.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.09, 3,697.85 and 905.69 is: 1,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.09 : 3,697.85 = 905.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.09/3,697.85 = 905.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.09x = 3,697.85 × 905.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.09x = 3,349,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,087.28/2,466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.06

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