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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.14, 3,664.66 and 904.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.14, 3,664.66 and 904.22 is: 1,356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.14 : 3,664.66 = 904.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.14/3,664.66 = 904.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.14x = 3,664.66 × 904.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.14x = 3,313,658.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,658.87/2,442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.87

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