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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.08, 3,563.44 and 732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.08, 3,563.44 and 732.48 is: 1,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.08 : 3,563.44 = 732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.08/3,563.44 = 732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.08x = 3,563.44 × 732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.08x = 2,610,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,148.53/2,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.51

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