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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.57, 3,699.82 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.57, 3,699.82 and 617.68 is: 926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.57 : 3,699.82 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.57/3,699.82 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.57x = 3,699.82 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.57x = 2,285,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,304.82/2,466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.51

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