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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.12, 3,546.75 and 904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.12, 3,546.75 and 904.88 is: 1,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.12 : 3,546.75 = 904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.12/3,546.75 = 904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.12x = 3,546.75 × 904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.12x = 3,209,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,383.14/2,366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.39

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