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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.96, 3,571.59 and 737.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.96, 3,571.59 and 737.53 is: 1,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.96 : 3,571.59 = 737.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.96/3,571.59 = 737.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.96x = 3,571.59 × 737.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.96x = 2,634,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,154.77/2,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.34

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