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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.56, 3,548.97 and 904.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.56, 3,548.97 and 904.83 is: 1,357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.56 : 3,548.97 = 904.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.56/3,548.97 = 904.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.56x = 3,548.97 × 904.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.56x = 3,211,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,214.53/2,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.49

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