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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.68, 3,566.82 and 916.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.68, 3,566.82 and 916.62 is: 1,375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.68 : 3,566.82 = 916.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.68/3,566.82 = 916.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.68x = 3,566.82 × 916.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.68x = 3,269,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,418.55/2,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.05

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