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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.94, 3,565.88 and 733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.94, 3,565.88 and 733.42 is: 1,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.94 : 3,565.88 = 733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.94/3,565.88 = 733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.94x = 3,565.88 × 733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.94x = 2,615,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,295.31/2,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.28

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