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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.16, 4,334.70 and 2,468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.16, 4,334.70 and 2,468.40 is: 3,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.16 : 4,334.70 = 2,468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.16/4,334.70 = 2,468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.16x = 4,334.70 × 2,468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.16x = 10,699,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,699,773.48/2,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.76

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