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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.46, 3,548.01 and 904.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.46, 3,548.01 and 904.38 is: 1,355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.46 : 3,548.01 = 904.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.46/3,548.01 = 904.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.46x = 3,548.01 × 904.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.46x = 3,208,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,749.28/2,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.93

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