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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.72, 3,554.40 and 909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.72, 3,554.40 and 909.12 is: 1,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.72 : 3,554.40 = 909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.72/3,554.40 = 909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.72x = 3,554.40 × 909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.72x = 3,231,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,376.13/2,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.04

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