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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.82, 3,565.40 and 733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.82, 3,565.40 and 733.90 is: 1,100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.82 : 3,565.40 = 733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.82/3,565.40 = 733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.82x = 3,565.40 × 733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.82x = 2,616,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,647.06/2,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.44

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