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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.66, 3,568.28 and 735.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.66, 3,568.28 and 735.36 is: 1,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.66 : 3,568.28 = 735.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.66/3,568.28 = 735.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.66x = 3,568.28 × 735.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.66x = 2,623,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,966.70/2,378.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.13

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