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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.58, 3,542.70 and 900.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.58, 3,542.70 and 900.15 is: 1,350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.58 : 3,542.70 = 900.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.58/3,542.70 = 900.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.58x = 3,542.70 × 900.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.58x = 3,188,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,961.41/2,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.92

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