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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.07, 3,572.07 and 737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.07, 3,572.07 and 737.58 is: 1,106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.07 : 3,572.07 = 737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.07/3,572.07 = 737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.07x = 3,572.07 × 737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.07x = 2,634,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,687.39/2,381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.51

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