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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.91, 3,570.15 and 736.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.91, 3,570.15 and 736.61 is: 1,105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.91 : 3,570.15 = 736.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.91/3,570.15 = 736.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.91x = 3,570.15 × 736.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.91x = 2,629,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,808.19/2,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.01

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