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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.40, 3,565.44 and 917.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.40, 3,565.44 and 917.16 is: 1,374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.40 : 3,565.44 = 917.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.40/3,565.44 = 917.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.40x = 3,565.44 × 917.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.40x = 3,270,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,078.95/2,378.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.91

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