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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.59, 3,701.28 and 906.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.59, 3,701.28 and 906.39 is: 1,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.59 : 3,701.28 = 906.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.59/3,701.28 = 906.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.59x = 3,701.28 × 906.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.59x = 3,354,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,806.58/2,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.10

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