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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.62, 3,566.79 and 916.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.62, 3,566.79 and 916.65 is: 1,375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.62 : 3,566.79 = 916.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.62/3,566.79 = 916.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.62x = 3,566.79 × 916.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.62x = 3,269,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,498.05/2,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.11

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