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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.91, 3,565.57 and 734.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.91, 3,565.57 and 734.15 is: 1,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.91 : 3,565.57 = 734.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.91/3,565.57 = 734.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.91x = 3,565.57 × 734.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.91x = 2,617,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,663.22/2,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.83

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