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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.24, 3,569.55 and 736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.24, 3,569.55 and 736.02 is: 1,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.24 : 3,569.55 = 736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.24/3,569.55 = 736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.24x = 3,569.55 × 736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.24x = 2,627,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,260.19/2,379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.24

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