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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.41, 3,542.12 and 900.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.41, 3,542.12 and 900.22 is: 1,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.41 : 3,542.12 = 900.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.41/3,542.12 = 900.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.41x = 3,542.12 × 900.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.41x = 3,188,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,687.27/2,361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.33

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