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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.91, 3,562.92 and 914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.91, 3,562.92 and 914.25 is: 1,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.91 : 3,562.92 = 914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.91/3,562.92 = 914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.91x = 3,562.92 × 914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.91x = 3,257,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,399.61/2,375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.01

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