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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.67, 3,561.11 and 912.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.67, 3,561.11 and 912.43 is: 1,368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.67 : 3,561.11 = 912.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.67/3,561.11 = 912.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.67x = 3,561.11 × 912.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.67x = 3,249,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,246.88/2,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.87

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