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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.10, 3,556.74 and 910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.10, 3,556.74 and 910.40 is: 1,365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.10 : 3,556.74 = 910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.10/3,556.74 = 910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.10x = 3,556.74 × 910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.10x = 3,238,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,056.10/2,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.63

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