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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.97, 3,564.57 and 732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.97, 3,564.57 and 732.48 is: 1,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.97 : 3,564.57 = 732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.97/3,564.57 = 732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.97x = 3,564.57 × 732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.97x = 2,610,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,976.23/2,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.91

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