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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.96, 3,822.19 and 904.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.96, 3,822.19 and 904.12 is: 1,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.96 : 3,822.19 = 904.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.96/3,822.19 = 904.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.96x = 3,822.19 × 904.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.96x = 3,455,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,720.94/2,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.27

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