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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.64, 3,541.41 and 899.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.64, 3,541.41 and 899.67 is: 1,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.64 : 3,541.41 = 899.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.64/3,541.41 = 899.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.64x = 3,541.41 × 899.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.64x = 3,186,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,100.33/2,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.68

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