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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.76, 3,541.92 and 901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.76, 3,541.92 and 901.24 is: 1,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.76 : 3,541.92 = 901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.76/3,541.92 = 901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.76x = 3,541.92 × 901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.76x = 3,192,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,119.98/2,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.59

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