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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.90, 3,565.08 and 915.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.90, 3,565.08 and 915.93 is: 1,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.90 : 3,565.08 = 915.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.90/3,565.08 = 915.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.90x = 3,565.08 × 915.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.90x = 3,265,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,363.72/2,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.79

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