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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.79, 3,547.19 and 904.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.79, 3,547.19 and 904.09 is: 1,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.79 : 3,547.19 = 904.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.79/3,547.19 = 904.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.79x = 3,547.19 × 904.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.79x = 3,206,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,979.01/2,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.14

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