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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.16, 3,563.22 and 914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.16, 3,563.22 and 914.72 is: 1,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.16 : 3,563.22 = 914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.16/3,563.22 = 914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.16x = 3,563.22 × 914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.16x = 3,259,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,348.60/2,375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.26

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