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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.76, 3,565.25 and 733.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.76, 3,565.25 and 733.47 is: 1,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.76 : 3,565.25 = 733.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.76/3,565.25 = 733.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.76x = 3,565.25 × 733.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.76x = 2,615,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,003.92/2,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.24

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