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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.37, 3,542.67 and 900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.37, 3,542.67 and 900.73 is: 1,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.37 : 3,542.67 = 900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.37/3,542.67 = 900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.37x = 3,542.67 × 900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.37x = 3,190,989.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,989.15/2,361.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.33

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