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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.17, 3,540.38 and 899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.17, 3,540.38 and 899.44 is: 1,349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.17 : 3,540.38 = 899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.17/3,540.38 = 899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.17x = 3,540.38 × 899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.17x = 3,184,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,359.39/2,360.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.21

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