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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.84, 3,699.87 and 906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.84, 3,699.87 and 906.46 is: 1,359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.84 : 3,699.87 = 906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.84/3,699.87 = 906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.84x = 3,699.87 × 906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.84x = 3,353,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,788.88/2,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.55

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