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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.30, 3,558.75 and 911.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.30, 3,558.75 and 911.26 is: 1,367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.30 : 3,558.75 = 911.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.30/3,558.75 = 911.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.30x = 3,558.75 × 911.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.30x = 3,242,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,952.68/2,372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.01

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