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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.16, 3,541.66 and 900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.16, 3,541.66 and 900.26 is: 1,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.16 : 3,541.66 = 900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.16/3,541.66 = 900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.16x = 3,541.66 × 900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.16x = 3,188,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,414.83/2,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.36

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