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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.93, 3,954.81 and 904.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.93, 3,954.81 and 904.57 is: 1,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.93 : 3,954.81 = 904.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.93/3,954.81 = 904.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.93x = 3,954.81 × 904.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.93x = 3,577,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,402.48/2,635.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.17

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