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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.65, 3,568.36 and 734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.65, 3,568.36 and 734.81 is: 1,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.65 : 3,568.36 = 734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.65/3,568.36 = 734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.65x = 3,568.36 × 734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.65x = 2,622,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,073.70/2,378.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.34

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