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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.08, 3,674.46 and 911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.08, 3,674.46 and 911.72 is: 1,366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.08 : 3,674.46 = 911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.08/3,674.46 = 911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.08x = 3,674.46 × 911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.08x = 3,350,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,078.67/2,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.78

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