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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,501.67, 5,252.61 and 904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,501.67, 5,252.61 and 904.62 is: 1,356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,501.67 : 5,252.61 = 904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,501.67/5,252.61 = 904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,501.67x = 5,252.61 × 904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,501.67x = 4,751,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751,616.06/3,501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.96

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