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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.25, 3,559.40 and 911.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.25, 3,559.40 and 911.22 is: 1,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.25 : 3,559.40 = 911.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.25/3,559.40 = 911.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.25x = 3,559.40 × 911.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.25x = 3,243,391.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,391.91/2,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.22

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