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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.09, 3,566.22 and 916.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.09, 3,566.22 and 916.35 is: 1,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.09 : 3,566.22 = 916.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.09/3,566.22 = 916.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.09x = 3,566.22 × 916.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.09x = 3,267,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,905.70/2,377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.75

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