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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.88, 3,571.27 and 737.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.88, 3,571.27 and 737.23 is: 1,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.88 : 3,571.27 = 737.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.88/3,571.27 = 737.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.88x = 3,571.27 × 737.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.88x = 2,632,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,847.38/2,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.83

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