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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.16, 3,575.34 and 739.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.16, 3,575.34 and 739.72 is: 1,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.16 : 3,575.34 = 739.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.16/3,575.34 = 739.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.16x = 3,575.34 × 739.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.16x = 2,644,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,750.50/2,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.77

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