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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.47, 3,571.04 and 737.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.47, 3,571.04 and 737.15 is: 1,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.47 : 3,571.04 = 737.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.47/3,571.04 = 737.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.47x = 3,571.04 × 737.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.47x = 2,632,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,370.60/2,380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.82

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