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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.45, 3,699.28 and 906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.45, 3,699.28 and 906.07 is: 1,358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.45 : 3,699.28 = 906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.45/3,699.28 = 906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.45x = 3,699.28 × 906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.45x = 3,351,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,809.84/2,466.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.96

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