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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.97, 3,574.68 and 739.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.97, 3,574.68 and 739.07 is: 1,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.97 : 3,574.68 = 739.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.97/3,574.68 = 739.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.97x = 3,574.68 × 739.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.97x = 2,641,955.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,955.77/2,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.68

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