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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.40, 3,562.16 and 730.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.40, 3,562.16 and 730.91 is: 1,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.40 : 3,562.16 = 730.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.40/3,562.16 = 730.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.40x = 3,562.16 × 730.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.40x = 2,603,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,618.37/2,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.54

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