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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.48, 3,954.90 and 904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.48, 3,954.90 and 904.52 is: 1,356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.48 : 3,954.90 = 904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.48/3,954.90 = 904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.48x = 3,954.90 × 904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.48x = 3,577,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,286.15/2,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.84

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