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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.58, 3,563.06 and 732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.58, 3,563.06 and 732.09 is: 1,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.58 : 3,563.06 = 732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.58/3,563.06 = 732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.58x = 3,563.06 × 732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.58x = 2,608,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,476.93/2,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.04

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