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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.23, 4,477.50 and 904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.23, 4,477.50 and 904.76 is: 1,357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.23 : 4,477.50 = 904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.23/4,477.50 = 904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.23x = 4,477.50 × 904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.23x = 4,051,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,062.90/2,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.04

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