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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.96, 3,554.26 and 909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.96, 3,554.26 and 909.82 is: 1,363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.96 : 3,554.26 = 909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.96/3,554.26 = 909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.96x = 3,554.26 × 909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.96x = 3,233,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,736.83/2,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.89

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