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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.83, 3,564.88 and 914.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.83, 3,564.88 and 914.63 is: 1,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.83 : 3,564.88 = 914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.83/3,564.88 = 914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.83x = 3,564.88 × 914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.83x = 3,260,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,526.08/2,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.37

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