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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.61, 3,560.08 and 729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.61, 3,560.08 and 729.70 is: 1,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.61 : 3,560.08 = 729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.61/3,560.08 = 729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.61x = 3,560.08 × 729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.61x = 2,597,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,790.38/2,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.45

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