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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.50, 3,542.76 and 900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.50, 3,542.76 and 900.66 is: 1,351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.50 : 3,542.76 = 900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.50/3,542.76 = 900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.50x = 3,542.76 × 900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.50x = 3,190,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,822.22/2,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.19

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