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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.17, 3,573.36 and 738.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.17, 3,573.36 and 738.74 is: 1,108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.17 : 3,573.36 = 738.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.17/3,573.36 = 738.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.17x = 3,573.36 × 738.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.17x = 2,639,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,766.10/2,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.14

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