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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.84, 3,706.38 and 909.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.84, 3,706.38 and 909.86 is: 1,365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.84 : 3,706.38 = 909.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.84/3,706.38 = 909.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.84x = 3,706.38 × 909.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.84x = 3,372,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,292.76/2,469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.39

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