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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.46, 3,542.19 and 900.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.46, 3,542.19 and 900.95 is: 1,351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.46 : 3,542.19 = 900.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.46/3,542.19 = 900.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.46x = 3,542.19 × 900.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.46x = 3,191,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,344.94/2,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.43

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