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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.49, 3,564.51 and 733.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.49, 3,564.51 and 733.09 is: 1,099.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.49 : 3,564.51 = 733.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.49/3,564.51 = 733.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.49x = 3,564.51 × 733.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.49x = 2,613,106.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,106.64/2,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.57

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