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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.94, 3,564 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.94, 3,564 and 733 is: 1,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.94 : 3,564 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.94/3,564 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.94x = 3,564 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.94x = 2,612,412
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,412/2,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.07

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