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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.16, 3,565.86 and 916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.16, 3,565.86 and 916.08 is: 1,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.16 : 3,565.86 = 916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.16/3,565.86 = 916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.16x = 3,565.86 × 916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.16x = 3,266,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,613.03/2,378.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.59

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