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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.74, 3,566.74 and 917.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.74, 3,566.74 and 917.70 is: 1,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.74 : 3,566.74 = 917.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.74/3,566.74 = 917.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.74x = 3,566.74 × 917.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.74x = 3,273,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,197.30/2,378.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.02

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