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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.06, 3,563.46 and 914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.06, 3,563.46 and 914.40 is: 1,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.06 : 3,563.46 = 914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.06/3,563.46 = 914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.06x = 3,563.46 × 914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.06x = 3,258,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,427.82/2,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.36

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