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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.08, 3,565.95 and 733.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.08, 3,565.95 and 733.18 is: 1,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.08 : 3,565.95 = 733.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.08/3,565.95 = 733.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.08x = 3,565.95 × 733.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.08x = 2,614,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,483.22/2,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.87

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