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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.01, 3,988.52 and 904.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.01, 3,988.52 and 904.37 is: 1,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.01 : 3,988.52 = 904.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.01/3,988.52 = 904.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.01x = 3,988.52 × 904.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.01x = 3,607,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,104.28/2,661.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.54

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