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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.97, 3,569.84 and 736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.97, 3,569.84 and 736.50 is: 1,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.97 : 3,569.84 = 736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.97/3,569.84 = 736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.97x = 3,569.84 × 736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.97x = 2,629,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,183.48/2,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.72

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