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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.92, 3,953.94 and 904.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.92, 3,953.94 and 904.56 is: 1,356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.92 : 3,953.94 = 904.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.92/3,953.94 = 904.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.92x = 3,953.94 × 904.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.92x = 3,576,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,575.97/2,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.86

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