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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.80, 3,574.19 and 739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.80, 3,574.19 and 739.44 is: 1,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.80 : 3,574.19 = 739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.80/3,574.19 = 739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.80x = 3,574.19 × 739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.80x = 2,642,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,900.90/2,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.16

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