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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.36, 3,566.54 and 733.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.36, 3,566.54 and 733.87 is: 1,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.36 : 3,566.54 = 733.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.36/3,566.54 = 733.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.36x = 3,566.54 × 733.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.36x = 2,617,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,376.71/2,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.96

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