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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.15, 3,550.02 and 905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.15, 3,550.02 and 905.50 is: 1,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.15 : 3,550.02 = 905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.15/3,550.02 = 905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.15x = 3,550.02 × 905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.15x = 3,214,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,543.11/2,367.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.98

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