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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.72, 3,565.90 and 733.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.72, 3,565.90 and 733.33 is: 1,099.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.72 : 3,565.90 = 733.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.72/3,565.90 = 733.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.72x = 3,565.90 × 733.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.72x = 2,614,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,981.45/2,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.79

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