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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.28, 3,572.43 and 737.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.28, 3,572.43 and 737.79 is: 1,106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.28 : 3,572.43 = 737.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.28/3,572.43 = 737.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.28x = 3,572.43 × 737.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.28x = 2,635,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,703.13/2,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.84

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