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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.54, 3,697.20 and 904.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.54, 3,697.20 and 904.41 is: 1,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.54 : 3,697.20 = 904.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.54/3,697.20 = 904.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.54x = 3,697.20 × 904.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.54x = 3,343,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,784.65/2,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.21

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