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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.32, 3,565.72 and 733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.32, 3,565.72 and 733.88 is: 1,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.32 : 3,565.72 = 733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.32/3,565.72 = 733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.32x = 3,565.72 × 733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.32x = 2,616,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,810.59/2,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.74

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