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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.64, 3,564 and 732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.64, 3,564 and 732.18 is: 1,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.64 : 3,564 = 732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.64/3,564 = 732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.64x = 3,564 × 732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.64x = 2,609,489.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,489.52/2,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.44

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