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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.46, 3,561.48 and 913.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.46, 3,561.48 and 913.38 is: 1,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.46 : 3,561.48 = 913.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.46/3,561.48 = 913.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.46x = 3,561.48 × 913.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.46x = 3,252,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,984.60/2,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.41

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