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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.78, 3,571.50 and 900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.78, 3,571.50 and 900.60 is: 1,349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.78 : 3,571.50 = 900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.78/3,571.50 = 900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.78x = 3,571.50 × 900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.78x = 3,216,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,492.90/2,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.89

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