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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.58, 3,572.70 and 738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.58, 3,572.70 and 738.26 is: 1,107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.58 : 3,572.70 = 738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.58/3,572.70 = 738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.58x = 3,572.70 × 738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.58x = 2,637,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,581.50/2,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.49

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