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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.70, 2,836.82 and 904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.70, 2,836.82 and 904.25 is: 1,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.70 : 2,836.82 = 904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.70/2,836.82 = 904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.70x = 2,836.82 × 904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.70x = 2,565,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,199.33/1,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.03

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