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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.48, 3,543.22 and 901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.48, 3,543.22 and 901.12 is: 1,351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.48 : 3,543.22 = 901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.48/3,543.22 = 901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.48x = 3,543.22 × 901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.48x = 3,192,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,866.41/2,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.49

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