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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.99, 3,564 and 914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.99, 3,564 and 914.40 is: 1,371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.99 : 3,564 = 914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.99/3,564 = 914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.99x = 3,564 × 914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.99x = 3,258,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,258,921.60/2,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.03

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