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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.60, 3,698.07 and 905.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.60, 3,698.07 and 905.78 is: 1,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.60 : 3,698.07 = 905.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.60/3,698.07 = 905.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.60x = 3,698.07 × 905.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.60x = 3,349,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,619.35/2,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.99

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