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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.14, 3,570.60 and 736.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.14, 3,570.60 and 736.31 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.14 : 3,570.60 = 736.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.14/3,570.60 = 736.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.14x = 3,570.60 × 736.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.14x = 2,629,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,050.63/2,380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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