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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.09, 3,700.92 and 906.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.09, 3,700.92 and 906.99 is: 1,360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.09 : 3,700.92 = 906.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.09/3,700.92 = 906.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.09x = 3,700.92 × 906.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.09x = 3,356,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,697.43/2,468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.04

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