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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.56, 3,565.92 and 916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.56, 3,565.92 and 916.96 is: 1,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.56 : 3,565.92 = 916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.56/3,565.92 = 916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.56x = 3,565.92 × 916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.56x = 3,269,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,806.00/2,378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.70

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