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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.68, 3,563.19 and 917.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.68, 3,563.19 and 917.06 is: 1,374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.68 : 3,563.19 = 917.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.68/3,563.19 = 917.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.68x = 3,563.19 × 917.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.68x = 3,267,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,641.21/2,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.88

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