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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.65, 3,561.66 and 731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.65, 3,561.66 and 731.25 is: 1,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.65 : 3,561.66 = 731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.65/3,561.66 = 731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.65x = 3,561.66 × 731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.65x = 2,604,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,463.88/2,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.78

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