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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.32, 3,542.45 and 900.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.32, 3,542.45 and 900.45 is: 1,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.32 : 3,542.45 = 900.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.32/3,542.45 = 900.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.32x = 3,542.45 × 900.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.32x = 3,189,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,776.89/2,362.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.27

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