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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.66, 3,548.35 and 904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.66, 3,548.35 and 904.15 is: 1,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.66 : 3,548.35 = 904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.66/3,548.35 = 904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.66x = 3,548.35 × 904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.66x = 3,208,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,240.65/2,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.17

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