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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.53, 3,573.68 and 739.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.53, 3,573.68 and 739.24 is: 1,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.53 : 3,573.68 = 739.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.53/3,573.68 = 739.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.53x = 3,573.68 × 739.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.53x = 2,641,785.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,785.64/2,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.82

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