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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.41, 3,564.82 and 733.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.41, 3,564.82 and 733.65 is: 1,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.41 : 3,564.82 = 733.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.41/3,564.82 = 733.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.41x = 3,564.82 × 733.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.41x = 2,615,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,330.19/2,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.08

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