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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.95, 3,700.44 and 906.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.95, 3,700.44 and 906.98 is: 1,360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.95 : 3,700.44 = 906.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.95/3,700.44 = 906.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.95x = 3,700.44 × 906.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.95x = 3,356,225.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,225.07/2,466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.48

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