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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984.95, 4,476.92 and 904.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984.95, 4,476.92 and 904.46 is: 1,356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984.95 : 4,476.92 = 904.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984.95/4,476.92 = 904.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984.95x = 4,476.92 × 904.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984.95x = 4,049,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,183.98/2,984.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.53

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