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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.91, 3,542.05 and 901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.91, 3,542.05 and 901.48 is: 1,351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.91 : 3,542.05 = 901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.91/3,542.05 = 901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.91x = 3,542.05 × 901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.91x = 3,193,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,087.23/2,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.91

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