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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.84, 3,952.83 and 904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.84, 3,952.83 and 904.25 is: 1,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.84 : 3,952.83 = 904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.84/3,952.83 = 904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.84x = 3,952.83 × 904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.84x = 3,574,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,346.53/2,636.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.54

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