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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.18, 3,561.76 and 913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.18, 3,561.76 and 913.32 is: 1,370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.18 : 3,561.76 = 913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.18/3,561.76 = 913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.18x = 3,561.76 × 913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.18x = 3,253,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,026.64/2,374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.17

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