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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.12, 3,541.50 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.12, 3,541.50 and 606.12 is: 909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.12 : 3,541.50 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.12/3,541.50 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.12x = 3,541.50 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.12x = 2,146,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,573.98/2,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.13

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