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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.06, 3,822.46 and 904.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.06, 3,822.46 and 904.47 is: 1,356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.06 : 3,822.46 = 904.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.06/3,822.46 = 904.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.06x = 3,822.46 × 904.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.06x = 3,457,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,283.80/2,548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.83

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