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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.54, 5,252.36 and 904.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.54, 5,252.36 and 904.47 is: 1,356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.54 : 5,252.36 = 904.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.54/5,252.36 = 904.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.54x = 5,252.36 × 904.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.54x = 4,750,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,602.05/3,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.72

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