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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.34, 3,559.44 and 914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.34, 3,559.44 and 914.54 is: 1,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.34 : 3,559.44 = 914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.34/3,559.44 = 914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.34x = 3,559.44 × 914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.34x = 3,255,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,250.26/2,374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.01

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