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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.14, 3,564.52 and 915.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.14, 3,564.52 and 915.71 is: 1,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.14 : 3,564.52 = 915.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.14/3,564.52 = 915.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.14x = 3,564.52 × 915.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.14x = 3,264,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,062.03/2,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.68

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