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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.01, 3,556.53 and 909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.01, 3,556.53 and 909.81 is: 1,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.01 : 3,556.53 = 909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.01/3,556.53 = 909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.01x = 3,556.53 × 909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.01x = 3,235,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,766.56/2,371.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.72

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