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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.44, 3,658.44 and 900.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.44, 3,658.44 and 900.56 is: 1,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.44 : 3,658.44 = 900.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.44/3,658.44 = 900.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.44x = 3,658.44 × 900.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.44x = 3,294,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,644.73/2,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.57

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