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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.03, 3,541.56 and 900.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.03, 3,541.56 and 900.33 is: 1,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.03 : 3,541.56 = 900.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.03/3,541.56 = 900.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.03x = 3,541.56 × 900.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.03x = 3,188,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,572.71/2,361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.50

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