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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.72, 3,566.36 and 734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.72, 3,566.36 and 734.20 is: 1,101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.72 : 3,566.36 = 734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.72/3,566.36 = 734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.72x = 3,566.36 × 734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.72x = 2,618,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,421.51/2,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.23

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