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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.63, 3,954.05 and 904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.63, 3,954.05 and 904.25 is: 1,356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.63 : 3,954.05 = 904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.63/3,954.05 = 904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.63x = 3,954.05 × 904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.63x = 3,575,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,449.71/2,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.58

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