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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.11, 3,819.90 and 904.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.11, 3,819.90 and 904.44 is: 1,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.11 : 3,819.90 = 904.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.11/3,819.90 = 904.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.11x = 3,819.90 × 904.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.11x = 3,454,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,870.36/2,548.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.86

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