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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.08, 3,573.50 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.08, 3,573.50 and 901.44 is: 1,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.08 : 3,573.50 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.08/3,573.50 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.08x = 3,573.50 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.08x = 3,221,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,295.84/2,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.30

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