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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.26, 3,563.01 and 732.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.26, 3,563.01 and 732.93 is: 1,099.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.26 : 3,563.01 = 732.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.26/3,563.01 = 732.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.26x = 3,563.01 × 732.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.26x = 2,611,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,436.92/2,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.43

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