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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.52, 3,551.17 and 906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.52, 3,551.17 and 906.58 is: 1,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.52 : 3,551.17 = 906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.52/3,551.17 = 906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.52x = 3,551.17 × 906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.52x = 3,219,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,419.70/2,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.83

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