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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.36, 3,689.31 and 900.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.36, 3,689.31 and 900.09 is: 1,349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.36 : 3,689.31 = 900.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.36/3,689.31 = 900.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.36x = 3,689.31 × 900.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.36x = 3,320,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,711.04/2,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.14

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