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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.28, 3,541.28 and 900.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.28, 3,541.28 and 900.44 is: 1,350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.28 : 3,541.28 = 900.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.28/3,541.28 = 900.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.28x = 3,541.28 × 900.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.28x = 3,188,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,710.16/2,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.42

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