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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.25, 3,955.05 and 904.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.25, 3,955.05 and 904.89 is: 1,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.25 : 3,955.05 = 904.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.25/3,955.05 = 904.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.25x = 3,955.05 × 904.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.25x = 3,578,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,885.19/2,636.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.57

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