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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.35, 3,548.16 and 904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.35, 3,548.16 and 904.62 is: 1,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.35 : 3,548.16 = 904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.35/3,548.16 = 904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.35x = 3,548.16 × 904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.35x = 3,209,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,736.50/2,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.98

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