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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.83, 3,566.61 and 734.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.83, 3,566.61 and 734.43 is: 1,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.83 : 3,566.61 = 734.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.83/3,566.61 = 734.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.83x = 3,566.61 × 734.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.83x = 2,619,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,425.38/2,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.60

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