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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.55, 3,561.90 and 731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.55, 3,561.90 and 731.12 is: 1,096.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.55 : 3,561.90 = 731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.55/3,561.90 = 731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.55x = 3,561.90 × 731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.55x = 2,604,158.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,158.52/2,374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.70

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