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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.77, 3,571.16 and 737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.77, 3,571.16 and 737.28 is: 1,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.77 : 3,571.16 = 737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.77/3,571.16 = 737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.77x = 3,571.16 × 737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.77x = 2,632,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,941.16/2,380.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.92

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