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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.08, 3,696.35 and 904.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.08, 3,696.35 and 904.69 is: 1,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.08 : 3,696.35 = 904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.08/3,696.35 = 904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.08x = 3,696.35 × 904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.08x = 3,344,035.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,035.28/2,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.56

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