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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.92, 4,818.76 and 904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.92, 4,818.76 and 904.42 is: 1,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.92 : 4,818.76 = 904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.92/4,818.76 = 904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.92x = 4,818.76 × 904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.92x = 4,358,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,182.92/3,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.46

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