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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.70, 3,689.82 and 900.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.70, 3,689.82 and 900.41 is: 1,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.70 : 3,689.82 = 900.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.70/3,689.82 = 900.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.70x = 3,689.82 × 900.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.70x = 3,322,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,332.38/2,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.71

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