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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.04, 3,544.14 and 901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.04, 3,544.14 and 901.64 is: 1,352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.04 : 3,544.14 = 901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.04/3,544.14 = 901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.04x = 3,544.14 × 901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.04x = 3,195,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,538.39/2,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.87

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