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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.74, 3,565.60 and 733.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.74, 3,565.60 and 733.25 is: 1,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.74 : 3,565.60 = 733.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.74/3,565.60 = 733.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.74x = 3,565.60 × 733.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.74x = 2,614,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,456.54/2,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.02

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