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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.58, 3,556.80 and 912.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.58, 3,556.80 and 912.78 is: 1,368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.58 : 3,556.80 = 912.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.58/3,556.80 = 912.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.58x = 3,556.80 × 912.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.58x = 3,246,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,575.90/2,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.37

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