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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.24, 3,542.10 and 901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.24, 3,542.10 and 901.62 is: 1,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.24 : 3,542.10 = 901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.24/3,542.10 = 901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.24x = 3,542.10 × 901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.24x = 3,193,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,628.20/2,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.52

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