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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.27, 3,563.94 and 732.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.27, 3,563.94 and 732.37 is: 1,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.27 : 3,563.94 = 732.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.27/3,563.94 = 732.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.27x = 3,563.94 × 732.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.27x = 2,610,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,122.74/2,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.41

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