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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.19, 3,571.63 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.19, 3,571.63 and 737.60 is: 1,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.19 : 3,571.63 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.19/3,571.63 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.19x = 3,571.63 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.19x = 2,634,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,423.51/2,381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.35

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