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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.99, 3,821.22 and 904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.99, 3,821.22 and 904.32 is: 1,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.99 : 3,821.22 = 904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.99/3,821.22 = 904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.99x = 3,821.22 × 904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.99x = 3,455,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,605.67/2,547.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.21

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