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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.48, 3,564.64 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.48, 3,564.64 and 732.80 is: 1,099.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.48 : 3,564.64 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.48/3,564.64 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.48x = 3,564.64 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.48x = 2,612,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,168.19/2,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.18

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