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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.52, 3,549.78 and 906.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.52, 3,549.78 and 906.09 is: 1,359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.52 : 3,549.78 = 906.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.52/3,549.78 = 906.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.52x = 3,549.78 × 906.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.52x = 3,216,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,420.16/2,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.14

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