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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.66, 3,565.46 and 733.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.66, 3,565.46 and 733.13 is: 1,099.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.66 : 3,565.46 = 733.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.66/3,565.46 = 733.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.66x = 3,565.46 × 733.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.66x = 2,613,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,956.44/2,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.84

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