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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.45, 3,574.08 and 738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.45, 3,574.08 and 738.60 is: 1,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.45 : 3,574.08 = 738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.45/3,574.08 = 738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.45x = 3,574.08 × 738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.45x = 2,639,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,815.49/2,382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.03

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