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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.25, 3,541.20 and 899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.25, 3,541.20 and 899.40 is: 1,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.25 : 3,541.20 = 899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.25/3,541.20 = 899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.25x = 3,541.20 × 899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.25x = 3,184,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,955.28/2,360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.41

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