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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.16, 3,550.60 and 905.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.16, 3,550.60 and 905.65 is: 1,358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.16 : 3,550.60 = 905.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.16/3,550.60 = 905.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.16x = 3,550.60 × 905.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.16x = 3,215,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,600.89/2,367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.42

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