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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.44, 3,566.16 and 917.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.44, 3,566.16 and 917.01 is: 1,375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.44 : 3,566.16 = 917.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.44/3,566.16 = 917.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.44x = 3,566.16 × 917.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.44x = 3,270,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,204.38/2,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.52

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