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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.94, 3,566.57 and 734.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.94, 3,566.57 and 734.33 is: 1,101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.94 : 3,566.57 = 734.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.94/3,566.57 = 734.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.94x = 3,566.57 × 734.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.94x = 2,619,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,017.84/2,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.38

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