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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.35, 3,821.82 and 904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.35, 3,821.82 and 904.68 is: 1,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.35 : 3,821.82 = 904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.35/3,821.82 = 904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.35x = 3,821.82 × 904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.35x = 3,457,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,524.12/2,548.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.77

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