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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.25, 3,561.35 and 913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.25, 3,561.35 and 913.71 is: 1,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.25 : 3,561.35 = 913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.25/3,561.35 = 913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.25x = 3,561.35 × 913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.25x = 3,254,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,036.54/2,374.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.56

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