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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.61, 3,566.41 and 734.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.61, 3,566.41 and 734.12 is: 1,101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.61 : 3,566.41 = 734.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.61/3,566.41 = 734.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.61x = 3,566.41 × 734.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.61x = 2,618,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,170.75/2,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.18

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