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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.84, 3,571.37 and 737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.84, 3,571.37 and 737.42 is: 1,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.84 : 3,571.37 = 737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.84/3,571.37 = 737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.84x = 3,571.37 × 737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.84x = 2,633,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,595.98/2,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.16

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