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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.09, 3,552.27 and 906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.09, 3,552.27 and 906.58 is: 1,359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.09 : 3,552.27 = 906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.09/3,552.27 = 906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.09x = 3,552.27 × 906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.09x = 3,220,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,416.94/2,368.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.92

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