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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.57, 3,574.01 and 738.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.57, 3,574.01 and 738.98 is: 1,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.57 : 3,574.01 = 738.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.57/3,574.01 = 738.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.57x = 3,574.01 × 738.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.57x = 2,641,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,121.91/2,382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.52

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