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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.02, 3,574.87 and 739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.02, 3,574.87 and 739.70 is: 1,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.02 : 3,574.87 = 739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.02/3,574.87 = 739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.02x = 3,574.87 × 739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.02x = 2,644,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,331.34/2,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.66

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