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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372, 3,557.52 and 910.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372, 3,557.52 and 910.64 is: 1,365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372 : 3,557.52 = 910.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372/3,557.52 = 910.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372x = 3,557.52 × 910.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372x = 3,239,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,620.01/2,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.78

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