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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.72, 3,821.72 and 904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.72, 3,821.72 and 904.08 is: 1,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.72 : 3,821.72 = 904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.72/3,821.72 = 904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.72x = 3,821.72 × 904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.72x = 3,455,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,140.62/2,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.64

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