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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.08, 3,574.95 and 739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.08, 3,574.95 and 739.76 is: 1,109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.08 : 3,574.95 = 739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.08/3,574.95 = 739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.08x = 3,574.95 × 739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.08x = 2,644,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,605.01/2,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.74

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