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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.10, 3,568.84 and 917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.10, 3,568.84 and 917.98 is: 1,377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.10 : 3,568.84 = 917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.10/3,568.84 = 917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.10x = 3,568.84 × 917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.10x = 3,276,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,123.74/2,379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.04

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