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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.98, 3,561.24 and 914.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.98, 3,561.24 and 914.38 is: 1,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.98 : 3,561.24 = 914.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.98/3,561.24 = 914.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.98x = 3,561.24 × 914.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.98x = 3,256,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,326.63/2,375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.52

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