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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.64, 3,562.38 and 731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.64, 3,562.38 and 731.88 is: 1,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.64 : 3,562.38 = 731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.64/3,562.38 = 731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.64x = 3,562.38 × 731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.64x = 2,607,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,234.67/2,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.49

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