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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.58, 3,571.20 and 737.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.58, 3,571.20 and 737.26 is: 1,105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.58 : 3,571.20 = 737.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.58/3,571.20 = 737.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.58x = 3,571.20 × 737.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.58x = 2,632,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,902.91/2,380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.99

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