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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.42, 3,556.17 and 909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.42, 3,556.17 and 909.54 is: 1,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.42 : 3,556.17 = 909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.42/3,556.17 = 909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.42x = 3,556.17 × 909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.42x = 3,234,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,478.86/2,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.52

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