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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.28, 3,564.97 and 732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.28, 3,564.97 and 732.79 is: 1,099.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.28 : 3,564.97 = 732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.28/3,564.97 = 732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.28x = 3,564.97 × 732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.28x = 2,612,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,374.37/2,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.35

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