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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.38, 3,697.80 and 905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.38, 3,697.80 and 905.94 is: 1,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.38 : 3,697.80 = 905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.38/3,697.80 = 905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.38x = 3,697.80 × 905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.38x = 3,349,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,984.93/2,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.71

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