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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.55, 3,563.40 and 732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.55, 3,563.40 and 732.12 is: 1,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.55 : 3,563.40 = 732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.55/3,563.40 = 732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.55x = 3,563.40 × 732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.55x = 2,608,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,836.41/2,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.20

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