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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.10, 3,549.24 and 905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.10, 3,549.24 and 905.04 is: 1,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.10 : 3,549.24 = 905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.10/3,549.24 = 905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.10x = 3,549.24 × 905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.10x = 3,212,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,204.17/2,366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.59

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