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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.09, 3,546.45 and 1,901.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.09, 3,546.45 and 1,901.99 is: 2,854.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.09 : 3,546.45 = 1,901.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.09/3,546.45 = 1,901.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.09x = 3,546.45 × 1,901.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.09x = 6,745,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745,321.30/2,363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.46

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