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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.90, 3,565.73 and 733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.90, 3,565.73 and 733.06 is: 1,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.90 : 3,565.73 = 733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.90/3,565.73 = 733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.90x = 3,565.73 × 733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.90x = 2,613,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,894.03/2,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.71

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