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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.98, 3,570.32 and 736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.98, 3,570.32 and 736.66 is: 1,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.98 : 3,570.32 = 736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.98/3,570.32 = 736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.98x = 3,570.32 × 736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.98x = 2,630,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,099.32/2,379.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.09

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