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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.48, 3,568.02 and 735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.48, 3,568.02 and 735.96 is: 1,103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.48 : 3,568.02 = 735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.48/3,568.02 = 735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.48x = 3,568.02 × 735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.48x = 2,625,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,920.00/2,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.57

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