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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.79, 3,578.19 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.79, 3,578.19 and 904.50 is: 1,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.79 : 3,578.19 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.79/3,578.19 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.79x = 3,578.19 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.79x = 3,236,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,474.55/2,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.56

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