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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.04, 3,561.74 and 914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.04, 3,561.74 and 914.70 is: 1,371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.04 : 3,561.74 = 914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.04/3,561.74 = 914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.04x = 3,561.74 × 914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.04x = 3,257,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,923.58/2,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.73

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