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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.58, 3,557.88 and 910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.58, 3,557.88 and 910.72 is: 1,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.58 : 3,557.88 = 910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.58/3,557.88 = 910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.58x = 3,557.88 × 910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.58x = 3,240,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,232.47/2,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.28

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