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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.75, 3,560.52 and 730.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.75, 3,560.52 and 730.23 is: 1,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.75 : 3,560.52 = 730.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.75/3,560.52 = 730.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.75x = 3,560.52 × 730.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.75x = 2,599,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,980.72/2,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.31

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