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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.68, 3,409.44 and 904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.68, 3,409.44 and 904.64 is: 1,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.68 : 3,409.44 = 904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.68/3,409.44 = 904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.68x = 3,409.44 × 904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.68x = 3,084,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,315.80/2,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.72

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