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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.96, 3,570.09 and 736.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.96, 3,570.09 and 736.53 is: 1,104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.96 : 3,570.09 = 736.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.96/3,570.09 = 736.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.96x = 3,570.09 × 736.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.96x = 2,629,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,478.39/2,379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.84

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