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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.97, 3,568.79 and 735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.97, 3,568.79 and 735.64 is: 1,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.97 : 3,568.79 = 735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.97/3,568.79 = 735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.97x = 3,568.79 × 735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.97x = 2,625,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,334.83/2,378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.56

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