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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.52, 3,549.42 and 1,904.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.52, 3,549.42 and 1,904.78 is: 2,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.52 : 3,549.42 = 1,904.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.52/3,549.42 = 1,904.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.52x = 3,549.42 × 1,904.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.52x = 6,760,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,760,873.10/2,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.27

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