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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.79, 3,576.56 and 904.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.79, 3,576.56 and 904.73 is: 1,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.79 : 3,576.56 = 904.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.79/3,576.56 = 904.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.79x = 3,576.56 × 904.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.79x = 3,235,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,798.72/2,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.28

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