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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.48, 3,561.66 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.48, 3,561.66 and 730.96 is: 1,096.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.48 : 3,561.66 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.48/3,561.66 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.48x = 3,561.66 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.48x = 2,603,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,430.99/2,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.42

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