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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.62, 3,559.10 and 911.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.62, 3,559.10 and 911.77 is: 1,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.62 : 3,559.10 = 911.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.62/3,559.10 = 911.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.62x = 3,559.10 × 911.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.62x = 3,245,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,080.61/2,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.72

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