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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.56, 3,569.35 and 736.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.56, 3,569.35 and 736.07 is: 1,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.56 : 3,569.35 = 736.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.56/3,569.35 = 736.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.56x = 3,569.35 × 736.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.56x = 2,627,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,287.77/2,379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.11

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