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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.26, 3,569.32 and 735.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.26, 3,569.32 and 735.69 is: 1,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.26 : 3,569.32 = 735.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.26/3,569.32 = 735.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.26x = 3,569.32 × 735.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.26x = 2,625,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,911.19/2,379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.67

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