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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.47, 3,561.72 and 913.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.47, 3,561.72 and 913.67 is: 1,370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.47 : 3,561.72 = 913.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.47/3,561.72 = 913.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.47x = 3,561.72 × 913.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.47x = 3,254,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,236.71/2,374.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.51

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