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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.65, 3,561.98 and 731.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.65, 3,561.98 and 731.19 is: 1,096.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.65 : 3,561.98 = 731.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.65/3,561.98 = 731.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.65x = 3,561.98 × 731.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.65x = 2,604,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,484.16/2,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.79

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