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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.48, 3,565.04 and 732.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.48, 3,565.04 and 732.99 is: 1,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.48 : 3,565.04 = 732.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.48/3,565.04 = 732.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.48x = 3,565.04 × 732.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.48x = 2,613,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,138.67/2,376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.58

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