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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.49, 3,567.51 and 735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.49, 3,567.51 and 735.09 is: 1,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.49 : 3,567.51 = 735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.49/3,567.51 = 735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.49x = 3,567.51 × 735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.49x = 2,622,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,440.93/2,378.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.57

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