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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.49, 3,569.01 and 736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.49, 3,569.01 and 736.09 is: 1,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.49 : 3,569.01 = 736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.49/3,569.01 = 736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.49x = 3,569.01 × 736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.49x = 2,627,112.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,112.57/2,379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.07

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