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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.50, 3,560.80 and 730.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.50, 3,560.80 and 730.18 is: 1,095.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.50 : 3,560.80 = 730.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.50/3,560.80 = 730.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.50x = 3,560.80 × 730.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.50x = 2,600,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,024.94/2,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.44

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