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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.28, 3,539.78 and 899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.28, 3,539.78 and 899.44 is: 1,348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.28 : 3,539.78 = 899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.28/3,539.78 = 899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.28x = 3,539.78 × 899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.28x = 3,183,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,819.72/2,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.92

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