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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.08, 3,403.06 and 1,904.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.08, 3,403.06 and 1,904.29 is: 2,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.08 : 3,403.06 = 1,904.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.08/3,403.06 = 1,904.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.08x = 3,403.06 × 1,904.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.08x = 6,480,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480,413.13/2,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.89

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