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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.72, 3,546.92 and 904.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.72, 3,546.92 and 904.02 is: 1,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.72 : 3,546.92 = 904.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.72/3,546.92 = 904.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.72x = 3,546.92 × 904.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.72x = 3,206,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,486.62/2,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.97

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