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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.76, 3,540.80 and 899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.76, 3,540.80 and 899.92 is: 1,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.76 : 3,540.80 = 899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.76/3,540.80 = 899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.76x = 3,540.80 × 899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.76x = 3,186,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,436.74/2,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.75

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