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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.37, 3,558.55 and 910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.37, 3,558.55 and 910.72 is: 1,366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.37 : 3,558.55 = 910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.37/3,558.55 = 910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.37x = 3,558.55 × 910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.37x = 3,240,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,842.66/2,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.08

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