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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.25, 3,560.56 and 730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.25, 3,560.56 and 730.03 is: 1,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.25 : 3,560.56 = 730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.25/3,560.56 = 730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.25x = 3,560.56 × 730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.25x = 2,599,311.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,311.57/2,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.25

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