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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.10, 3,555.28 and 908.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.10, 3,555.28 and 908.58 is: 1,362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.10 : 3,555.28 = 908.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.10/3,555.28 = 908.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.10x = 3,555.28 × 908.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.10x = 3,230,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,256.30/2,370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.92

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