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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.10, 3,558.96 and 891.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.10, 3,558.96 and 891.53 is: 1,337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.10 : 3,558.96 = 891.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.10/3,558.96 = 891.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.10x = 3,558.96 × 891.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.10x = 3,172,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,915.15/2,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.60

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