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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.52, 3,567.52 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.52, 3,567.52 and 736.20 is: 1,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.52 : 3,567.52 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.52/3,567.52 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.52x = 3,567.52 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.52x = 2,626,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,408.22/2,378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.22

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