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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.47, 3,578.30 and 904.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.47, 3,578.30 and 904.54 is: 1,356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.47 : 3,578.30 = 904.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.47/3,578.30 = 904.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.47x = 3,578.30 × 904.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.47x = 3,236,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,715.48/2,385.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.85

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