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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.59, 3,573.74 and 739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.59, 3,573.74 and 739.08 is: 1,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.59 : 3,573.74 = 739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.59/3,573.74 = 739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.59x = 3,573.74 × 739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.59x = 2,641,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,279.76/2,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.58

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