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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.15, 3,567.51 and 735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.15, 3,567.51 and 735.48 is: 1,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.15 : 3,567.51 = 735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.15/3,567.51 = 735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.15x = 3,567.51 × 735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.15x = 2,623,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,832.25/2,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.84

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