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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.41, 3,566.58 and 733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.41, 3,566.58 and 733.89 is: 1,100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.41 : 3,566.58 = 733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.41/3,566.58 = 733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.41x = 3,566.58 × 733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.41x = 2,617,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,477.40/2,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.98

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