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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.60, 3,562.38 and 915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.60, 3,562.38 and 915.12 is: 1,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.60 : 3,562.38 = 915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.60/3,562.38 = 915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.60x = 3,562.38 × 915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.60x = 3,260,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,005.19/2,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.71

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