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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.36, 3,548.85 and 904.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.36, 3,548.85 and 904.93 is: 1,357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.36 : 3,548.85 = 904.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.36/3,548.85 = 904.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.36x = 3,548.85 × 904.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.36x = 3,211,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,460.83/2,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.70

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