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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.95, 3,571.83 and 737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.95, 3,571.83 and 737.10 is: 1,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.95 : 3,571.83 = 737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.95/3,571.83 = 737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.95x = 3,571.83 × 737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.95x = 2,632,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,795.89/2,380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.78

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