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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.49, 3,560.25 and 911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.49, 3,560.25 and 911.90 is: 1,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.49 : 3,560.25 = 911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.49/3,560.25 = 911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.49x = 3,560.25 × 911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.49x = 3,246,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,591.98/2,374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.28

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