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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.17, 3,701.11 and 907.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.17, 3,701.11 and 907.78 is: 1,361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.17 : 3,701.11 = 907.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.17/3,701.11 = 907.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.17x = 3,701.11 × 907.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.17x = 3,359,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,770.59/2,468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.24

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