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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.49, 3,561.75 and 912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.49, 3,561.75 and 912.90 is: 1,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.49 : 3,561.75 = 912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.49/3,561.75 = 912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.49x = 3,561.75 × 912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.49x = 3,251,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,521.58/2,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.78

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