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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.29, 4,356.09 and 824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.29, 4,356.09 and 824.48 is: 1,236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.29 : 4,356.09 = 824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.29/4,356.09 = 824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.29x = 4,356.09 × 824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.29x = 3,591,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,487.30/2,904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.62

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