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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.55, 3,549.13 and 905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.55, 3,549.13 and 905.12 is: 1,357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.55 : 3,549.13 = 905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.55/3,549.13 = 905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.55x = 3,549.13 × 905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.55x = 3,212,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,388.55/2,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.99

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