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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.50, 3,558.66 and 910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.50, 3,558.66 and 910.74 is: 1,366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.50 : 3,558.66 = 910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.50/3,558.66 = 910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.50x = 3,558.66 × 910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.50x = 3,241,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,014.01/2,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.65

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