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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.68, 3,565.35 and 732.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.68, 3,565.35 and 732.92 is: 1,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.68 : 3,565.35 = 732.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.68/3,565.35 = 732.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.68x = 3,565.35 × 732.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.68x = 2,613,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,098.50/2,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.48

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