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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.85, 3,821.07 and 904.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.85, 3,821.07 and 904.18 is: 1,356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.85 : 3,821.07 = 904.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.85/3,821.07 = 904.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.85x = 3,821.07 × 904.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.85x = 3,454,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,935.07/2,547.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.02

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