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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.14, 3,571.72 and 737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.14, 3,571.72 and 737.68 is: 1,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.14 : 3,571.72 = 737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.14/3,571.72 = 737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.14x = 3,571.72 × 737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.14x = 2,634,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,786.41/2,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.52

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