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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.75, 4,819.94 and 904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.75, 4,819.94 and 904.25 is: 1,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.75 : 4,819.94 = 904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.75/4,819.94 = 904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.75x = 4,819.94 × 904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.75x = 4,358,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,430.75/3,212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.60

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