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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.50, 3,665.79 and 904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.50, 3,665.79 and 904.50 is: 1,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.50 : 3,665.79 = 904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.50/3,665.79 = 904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.50x = 3,665.79 × 904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.50x = 3,315,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,707.06/2,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.95

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