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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.07, 3,543.62 and 901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.07, 3,543.62 and 901.64 is: 1,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.07 : 3,543.62 = 901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.07/3,543.62 = 901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.07x = 3,543.62 × 901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.07x = 3,195,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,073.89/2,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.66

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