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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.49, 3,557.24 and 909.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.49, 3,557.24 and 909.85 is: 1,364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.49 : 3,557.24 = 909.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.49/3,557.24 = 909.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.49x = 3,557.24 × 909.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.49x = 3,236,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,554.81/2,371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.78

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