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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.44, 3,564.68 and 733.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.44, 3,564.68 and 733.36 is: 1,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.44 : 3,564.68 = 733.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.44/3,564.68 = 733.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.44x = 3,564.68 × 733.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.44x = 2,614,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,193.72/2,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.05

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