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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.33, 3,695.79 and 904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.33, 3,695.79 and 904.96 is: 1,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.33 : 3,695.79 = 904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.33/3,695.79 = 904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.33x = 3,695.79 × 904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.33x = 3,344,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,542.12/2,465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.63

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