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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.41, 3,559.71 and 911.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.41, 3,559.71 and 911.81 is: 1,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.41 : 3,559.71 = 911.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.41/3,559.71 = 911.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.41x = 3,559.71 × 911.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.41x = 3,245,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,779.18/2,373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.56

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