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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.20, 4,687.76 and 904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.20, 4,687.76 and 904.10 is: 1,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.20 : 4,687.76 = 904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.20/4,687.76 = 904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.20x = 4,687.76 × 904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.20x = 4,238,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,203.82/3,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.14

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