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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.61, 3,565.25 and 733.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.61, 3,565.25 and 733.29 is: 1,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.61 : 3,565.25 = 733.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.61/3,565.25 = 733.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.61x = 3,565.25 × 733.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.61x = 2,614,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,362.17/2,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.04

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