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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.49, 3,559.01 and 911.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.49, 3,559.01 and 911.39 is: 1,367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.49 : 3,559.01 = 911.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.49/3,559.01 = 911.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.49x = 3,559.01 × 911.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.49x = 3,243,623.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,623.77/2,372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.18

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