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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.76, 3,572.76 and 738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.76, 3,572.76 and 738.36 is: 1,107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.76 : 3,572.76 = 738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.76/3,572.76 = 738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.76x = 3,572.76 × 738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.76x = 2,637,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,983.07/2,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.58

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