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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.50, 4,354.01 and 2,385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.50, 4,354.01 and 2,385.08 is: 3,575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.50 : 4,354.01 = 2,385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.50/4,354.01 = 2,385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.50x = 4,354.01 × 2,385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.50x = 10,384,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,384,650.25/2,904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.37

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