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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.88, 3,700.19 and 906.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.88, 3,700.19 and 906.76 is: 1,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.88 : 3,700.19 = 906.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.88/3,700.19 = 906.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.88x = 3,700.19 × 906.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.88x = 3,355,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,187.68/2,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.10

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