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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.24, 3,541.19 and 901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.24, 3,541.19 and 901.60 is: 1,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.24 : 3,541.19 = 901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.24/3,541.19 = 901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.24x = 3,541.19 × 901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.24x = 3,192,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,723.54/2,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.99

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