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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.53, 3,566.31 and 734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.53, 3,566.31 and 734.04 is: 1,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.53 : 3,566.31 = 734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.53/3,566.31 = 734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.53x = 3,566.31 × 734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.53x = 2,617,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,814.19/2,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.06

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