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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.50, 3,566.79 and 733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.50, 3,566.79 and 733.88 is: 1,100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.50 : 3,566.79 = 733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.50/3,566.79 = 733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.50x = 3,566.79 × 733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.50x = 2,617,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,578.01/2,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.98

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