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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.40, 3,567.63 and 735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.40, 3,567.63 and 735 is: 1,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.40 : 3,567.63 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.40/3,567.63 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.40x = 3,567.63 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.40x = 2,622,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,208.05/2,378.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.51

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