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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.53, 3,569.27 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.53, 3,569.27 and 735.68 is: 1,103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.53 : 3,569.27 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.53/3,569.27 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.53x = 3,569.27 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.53x = 2,625,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,819.03/2,379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.51

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