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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.33, 3,564.59 and 732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.33, 3,564.59 and 732.89 is: 1,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.33 : 3,564.59 = 732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.33/3,564.59 = 732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.33x = 3,564.59 × 732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.33x = 2,612,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,452.37/2,376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.36

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