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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.29, 3,567.15 and 734.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.29, 3,567.15 and 734.87 is: 1,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.29 : 3,567.15 = 734.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.29/3,567.15 = 734.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.29x = 3,567.15 × 734.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.29x = 2,621,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,391.52/2,379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.75

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