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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.93, 3,821.61 and 904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.93, 3,821.61 and 904.25 is: 1,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.93 : 3,821.61 = 904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.93/3,821.61 = 904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.93x = 3,821.61 × 904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.93x = 3,455,690.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,690.84/2,546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.81

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