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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.15, 3,567.83 and 916.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.15, 3,567.83 and 916.91 is: 1,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.15 : 3,567.83 = 916.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.15/3,567.83 = 916.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.15x = 3,567.83 × 916.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.15x = 3,271,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,379.01/2,378.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.60

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