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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.66, 3,566.16 and 734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.66, 3,566.16 and 734.26 is: 1,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.66 : 3,566.16 = 734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.66/3,566.16 = 734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.66x = 3,566.16 × 734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.66x = 2,618,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,488.64/2,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.29

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