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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.58, 3,562.20 and 730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.58, 3,562.20 and 730.68 is: 1,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.58 : 3,562.20 = 730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.58/3,562.20 = 730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.58x = 3,562.20 × 730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.58x = 2,602,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,828.30/2,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.12

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