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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.56, 3,572.53 and 738.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.56, 3,572.53 and 738.65 is: 1,107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.56 : 3,572.53 = 738.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.56/3,572.53 = 738.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.56x = 3,572.53 × 738.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.56x = 2,638,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,849.28/2,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.57

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