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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.28, 3,567.44 and 734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.28, 3,567.44 and 734.82 is: 1,102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.28 : 3,567.44 = 734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.28/3,567.44 = 734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.28x = 3,567.44 × 734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.28x = 2,621,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,426.26/2,378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.24

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