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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.53, 3,562.65 and 915.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.53, 3,562.65 and 915.33 is: 1,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.53 : 3,562.65 = 915.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.53/3,562.65 = 915.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.53x = 3,562.65 × 915.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.53x = 3,261,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,000.42/2,376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.17

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