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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.99, 3,541.60 and 900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.99, 3,541.60 and 900.26 is: 1,350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.99 : 3,541.60 = 900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.99/3,541.60 = 900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.99x = 3,541.60 × 900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.99x = 3,188,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,343.11/2,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.43

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