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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.25, 3,563.56 and 732.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.25, 3,563.56 and 732.03 is: 1,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.25 : 3,563.56 = 732.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.25/3,563.56 = 732.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.25x = 3,563.56 × 732.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.25x = 2,608,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,632.83/2,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.26

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