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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.09, 3,574.49 and 739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.09, 3,574.49 and 739.58 is: 1,109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.09 : 3,574.49 = 739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.09/3,574.49 = 739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.09x = 3,574.49 × 739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.09x = 2,643,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,621.31/2,383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.33

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