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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.74, 3,542.58 and 901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.74, 3,542.58 and 901.12 is: 1,352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.74 : 3,542.58 = 901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.74/3,542.58 = 901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.74x = 3,542.58 × 901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.74x = 3,192,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,289.69/2,360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.24

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