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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.04, 3,560.24 and 913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.04, 3,560.24 and 913.70 is: 1,370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.04 : 3,560.24 = 913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.04/3,560.24 = 913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.04x = 3,560.24 × 913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.04x = 3,252,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,975.77/2,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.23

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