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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.52, 3,989.92 and 904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.52, 3,989.92 and 904.64 is: 1,357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.52 : 3,989.92 = 904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.52/3,989.92 = 904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.52x = 3,989.92 × 904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.52x = 3,609,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,441.23/2,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.18

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