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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.68, 3,557.82 and 910.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.68, 3,557.82 and 910.62 is: 1,366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.68 : 3,557.82 = 910.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.68/3,557.82 = 910.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.68x = 3,557.82 × 910.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.68x = 3,239,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,822.05/2,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.05

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