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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.57, 3,568.20 and 735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.57, 3,568.20 and 735.26 is: 1,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.57 : 3,568.20 = 735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.57/3,568.20 = 735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.57x = 3,568.20 × 735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.57x = 2,623,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,563.65/2,378.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.00

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