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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.21, 3,574.92 and 740.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.21, 3,574.92 and 740.87 is: 1,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.21 : 3,574.92 = 740.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.21/3,574.92 = 740.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.21x = 3,574.92 × 740.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.21x = 2,648,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,547.28/2,383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.34

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