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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.55, 3,571.36 and 900.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.55, 3,571.36 and 900.41 is: 1,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.55 : 3,571.36 = 900.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.55/3,571.36 = 900.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.55x = 3,571.36 × 900.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.55x = 3,215,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,668.15/2,380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.81

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