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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.52, 3,562.74 and 913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.52, 3,562.74 and 913.92 is: 1,370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.52 : 3,562.74 = 913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.52/3,562.74 = 913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.52x = 3,562.74 × 913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.52x = 3,256,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,059.34/2,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.67

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