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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.23, 3,605.38 and 737.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.23, 3,605.38 and 737.59 is: 1,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.23 : 3,605.38 = 737.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.23/3,605.38 = 737.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.23x = 3,605.38 × 737.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.23x = 2,659,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,274.21/2,403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.54

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