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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.53, 3,566.39 and 734.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.53, 3,566.39 and 734.13 is: 1,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.53 : 3,566.39 = 734.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.53/3,566.39 = 734.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.53x = 3,566.39 × 734.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.53x = 2,618,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,190.22/2,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.22

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