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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.60, 3,700.54 and 908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.60, 3,700.54 and 908.24 is: 1,361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.60 : 3,700.54 = 908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.60/3,700.54 = 908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.60x = 3,700.54 × 908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.60x = 3,360,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,978.45/2,468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.49

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