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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.12, 3,660.20 and 900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.12, 3,660.20 and 900.08 is: 1,350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.12 : 3,660.20 = 900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.12/3,660.20 = 900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.12x = 3,660.20 × 900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.12x = 3,294,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,472.82/2,439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.68

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