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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.32, 3,573 and 738.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.32, 3,573 and 738.47 is: 1,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.32 : 3,573 = 738.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.32/3,573 = 738.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.32x = 3,573 × 738.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.32x = 2,638,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,535.45/2,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.55

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