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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.80, 3,541.10 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.80, 3,541.10 and 899.10 is: 1,349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.80 : 3,541.10 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.80/3,541.10 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.80x = 3,541.10 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.80x = 3,183,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,798.51/2,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.18

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