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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.44, 3,560.16 and 912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.44, 3,560.16 and 912.76 is: 1,369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.44 : 3,560.16 = 912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.44/3,560.16 = 912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.44x = 3,560.16 × 912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.44x = 3,249,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,571.64/2,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.14

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