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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.79, 3,697.52 and 904.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.79, 3,697.52 and 904.43 is: 1,356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.79 : 3,697.52 = 904.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.79/3,697.52 = 904.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.79x = 3,697.52 × 904.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.79x = 3,344,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,125.00/2,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.76

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