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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.88, 3,573.26 and 738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.88, 3,573.26 and 738.32 is: 1,107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.88 : 3,573.26 = 738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.88/3,573.26 = 738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.88x = 3,573.26 × 738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.88x = 2,638,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,187.77/2,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.61

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