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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.52, 3,574.08 and 738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.52, 3,574.08 and 738.82 is: 1,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.52 : 3,574.08 = 738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.52/3,574.08 = 738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.52x = 3,574.08 × 738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.52x = 2,640,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,601.79/2,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.32

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