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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.48, 3,549.12 and 904.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.48, 3,549.12 and 904.30 is: 1,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.48 : 3,549.12 = 904.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.48/3,549.12 = 904.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.48x = 3,549.12 × 904.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.48x = 3,209,469.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,469.22/2,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.79

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