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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.61, 3,569.58 and 735.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.61, 3,569.58 and 735.94 is: 1,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.61 : 3,569.58 = 735.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.61/3,569.58 = 735.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.61x = 3,569.58 × 735.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.61x = 2,627,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,003.93/2,379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.96

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