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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.34, 3,557.94 and 913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.34, 3,557.94 and 913.54 is: 1,369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.34 : 3,557.94 = 913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.34/3,557.94 = 913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.34x = 3,557.94 × 913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.34x = 3,250,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,320.51/2,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.51

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