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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.79, 3,556.71 and 909.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.79, 3,556.71 and 909.94 is: 1,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.79 : 3,556.71 = 909.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.79/3,556.71 = 909.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.79x = 3,556.71 × 909.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.79x = 3,236,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,392.70/2,370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.11

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