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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.74, 3,562.16 and 914.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.74, 3,562.16 and 914.94 is: 1,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.74 : 3,562.16 = 914.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.74/3,562.16 = 914.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.74x = 3,562.16 × 914.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.74x = 3,259,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,158.10/2,374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.43

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