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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.50, 3,700.65 and 907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.50, 3,700.65 and 907.52 is: 1,361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.50 : 3,700.65 = 907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.50/3,700.65 = 907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.50x = 3,700.65 × 907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.50x = 3,358,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,419.60/2,466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.61

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