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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.68, 3,823.59 and 905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.68, 3,823.59 and 905.22 is: 1,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.68 : 3,823.59 = 905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.68/3,823.59 = 905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.68x = 3,823.59 × 905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.68x = 3,461,193.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,193.53/2,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.04

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