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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.92, 4,278.72 and 904.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.92, 4,278.72 and 904.08 is: 1,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.92 : 4,278.72 = 904.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.92/4,278.72 = 904.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.92x = 4,278.72 × 904.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.92x = 3,868,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,305.18/2,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.39

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