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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.89, 3,568.61 and 735.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.89, 3,568.61 and 735.85 is: 1,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.89 : 3,568.61 = 735.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.89/3,568.61 = 735.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.89x = 3,568.61 × 735.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.89x = 2,625,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,961.67/2,378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.86

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