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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.52, 3,558.78 and 911.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.52, 3,558.78 and 911.32 is: 1,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.52 : 3,558.78 = 911.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.52/3,558.78 = 911.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.52x = 3,558.78 × 911.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.52x = 3,243,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,187.39/2,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.98

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