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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.77, 3,574.33 and 739.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.77, 3,574.33 and 739.33 is: 1,109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.77 : 3,574.33 = 739.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.77/3,574.33 = 739.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.77x = 3,574.33 × 739.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.77x = 2,642,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,598.61/2,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.05

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