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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.28, 4,352.94 and 2,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.28, 4,352.94 and 2,466.72 is: 3,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.28 : 4,352.94 = 2,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.28/4,352.94 = 2,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.28x = 4,352.94 × 2,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.28x = 10,737,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,737,484.16/2,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.58

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