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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.12, 3,568.89 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.12, 3,568.89 and 736.22 is: 1,103.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.12 : 3,568.89 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.12/3,568.89 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.12x = 3,568.89 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.12x = 2,627,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,488.20/2,380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.93

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