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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.41, 3,561.21 and 912.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.41, 3,561.21 and 912.81 is: 1,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.41 : 3,561.21 = 912.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.41/3,561.21 = 912.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.41x = 3,561.21 × 912.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.41x = 3,250,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,708.10/2,374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.06

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