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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.29, 3,564.15 and 732.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.29, 3,564.15 and 732.87 is: 1,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.29 : 3,564.15 = 732.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.29/3,564.15 = 732.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.29x = 3,564.15 × 732.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.29x = 2,612,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,058.61/2,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.75

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