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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.58, 3,567.60 and 735.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.58, 3,567.60 and 735.14 is: 1,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.58 : 3,567.60 = 735.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.58/3,567.60 = 735.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.58x = 3,567.60 × 735.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.58x = 2,622,667.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,667.63/2,378.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.62

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