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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.61, 3,563.13 and 732.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.61, 3,563.13 and 732.15 is: 1,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.61 : 3,563.13 = 732.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.61/3,563.13 = 732.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.61x = 3,563.13 × 732.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.61x = 2,608,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,745.63/2,375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.14

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