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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.74, 3,659.24 and 900.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.74, 3,659.24 and 900.38 is: 1,350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.74 : 3,659.24 = 900.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.74/3,659.24 = 900.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.74x = 3,659.24 × 900.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.74x = 3,294,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,683.71/2,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.43

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