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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.39, 3,822.97 and 904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.39, 3,822.97 and 904.80 is: 1,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.39 : 3,822.97 = 904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.39/3,822.97 = 904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.39x = 3,822.97 × 904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.39x = 3,459,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,026.90/2,548.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.34

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