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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.08, 3,548.04 and 905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.08, 3,548.04 and 905.60 is: 1,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.08 : 3,548.04 = 905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.08/3,548.04 = 905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.08x = 3,548.04 × 905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.08x = 3,213,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,105.02/2,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.41

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