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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.15, 3,569.34 and 917.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.15, 3,569.34 and 917.91 is: 1,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.15 : 3,569.34 = 917.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.15/3,569.34 = 917.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.15x = 3,569.34 × 917.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.15x = 3,276,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,332.88/2,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.10

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