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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.76, 3,562.60 and 731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.76, 3,562.60 and 731.46 is: 1,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.76 : 3,562.60 = 731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.76/3,562.60 = 731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.76x = 3,562.60 × 731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.76x = 2,605,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,899.40/2,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.33

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