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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.56, 3,570.66 and 737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.56, 3,570.66 and 737.52 is: 1,106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.56 : 3,570.66 = 737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.56/3,570.66 = 737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.56x = 3,570.66 × 737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.56x = 2,633,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,433.16/2,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.22

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