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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.68, 4,818.66 and 904.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.68, 4,818.66 and 904.36 is: 1,356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.68 : 4,818.66 = 904.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.68/4,818.66 = 904.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.68x = 4,818.66 × 904.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.68x = 4,357,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,803.36/3,212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.44

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