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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.90, 3,567.03 and 734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.90, 3,567.03 and 734.56 is: 1,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.90 : 3,567.03 = 734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.90/3,567.03 = 734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.90x = 3,567.03 × 734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.90x = 2,620,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,197.56/2,377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.90

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