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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.12, 3,821.62 and 904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.12, 3,821.62 and 904.72 is: 1,356.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.12 : 3,821.62 = 904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.12/3,821.62 = 904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.12x = 3,821.62 × 904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.12x = 3,457,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,496.05/2,548.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.88

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