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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.74, 3,541.08 and 900.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.74, 3,541.08 and 900.12 is: 1,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.74 : 3,541.08 = 900.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.74/3,541.08 = 900.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.74x = 3,541.08 × 900.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.74x = 3,187,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,396.93/2,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.74

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