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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.87, 3,560.81 and 912.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.87, 3,560.81 and 912.22 is: 1,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.87 : 3,560.81 = 912.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.87/3,560.81 = 912.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.87x = 3,560.81 × 912.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.87x = 3,248,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,242.10/2,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.33

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