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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.53, 3,560.63 and 730.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.53, 3,560.63 and 730.31 is: 1,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.53 : 3,560.63 = 730.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.53/3,560.63 = 730.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.53x = 3,560.63 × 730.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.53x = 2,600,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,342.24/2,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.56

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