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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.04, 3,542.10 and 900.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.04, 3,542.10 and 900.20 is: 1,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.04 : 3,542.10 = 900.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.04/3,542.10 = 900.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.04x = 3,542.10 × 900.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.04x = 3,188,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,598.42/2,361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.51

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