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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.12, 3,565.56 and 733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.12, 3,565.56 and 733.52 is: 1,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.12 : 3,565.56 = 733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.12/3,565.56 = 733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.12x = 3,565.56 × 733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.12x = 2,615,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,409.57/2,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.24

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