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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.34, 3,556.44 and 912.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.34, 3,556.44 and 912.54 is: 1,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.34 : 3,556.44 = 912.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.34/3,556.44 = 912.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.34x = 3,556.44 × 912.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.34x = 3,245,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,393.76/2,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.01

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