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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.28, 4,555.74 and 1,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.28, 4,555.74 and 1,904 is: 2,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.28 : 4,555.74 = 1,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.28/4,555.74 = 1,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.28x = 4,555.74 × 1,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.28x = 8,674,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674,128.96/3,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.50

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