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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,640.81, 5,461.22 and 904.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,640.81, 5,461.22 and 904.81 is: 1,357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,640.81 : 5,461.22 = 904.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,640.81/5,461.22 = 904.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,640.81x = 5,461.22 × 904.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,640.81x = 4,941,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,382.38/3,640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.22

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