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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.23, 3,543.75 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.23, 3,543.75 and 901.80 is: 1,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.23 : 3,543.75 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.23/3,543.75 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.23x = 3,543.75 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.23x = 3,195,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,753.75/2,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.85

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