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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.15, 3,570.74 and 900.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.15, 3,570.74 and 900.12 is: 1,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.15 : 3,570.74 = 900.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.15/3,570.74 = 900.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.15x = 3,570.74 × 900.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.15x = 3,214,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,079.97/2,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.80

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