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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.68, 3,542.76 and 900.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.68, 3,542.76 and 900.99 is: 1,351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.68 : 3,542.76 = 900.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.68/3,542.76 = 900.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.68x = 3,542.76 × 900.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.68x = 3,191,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,991.33/2,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.00

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