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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.55, 3,823.17 and 904.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.55, 3,823.17 and 904.11 is: 1,356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.55 : 3,823.17 = 904.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.55/3,823.17 = 904.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.55x = 3,823.17 × 904.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.55x = 3,456,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,566.23/2,547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.82

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