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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.10, 3,574.50 and 739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.10, 3,574.50 and 739.52 is: 1,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.10 : 3,574.50 = 739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.10/3,574.50 = 739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.10x = 3,574.50 × 739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.10x = 2,643,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,414.24/2,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.23

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