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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.06, 3,573.06 and 738.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.06, 3,573.06 and 738.42 is: 1,107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.06 : 3,573.06 = 738.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.06/3,573.06 = 738.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.06x = 3,573.06 × 738.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.06x = 2,638,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,406.95/2,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.62

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