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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.31, 3,574.65 and 739.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.31, 3,574.65 and 739.82 is: 1,109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.31 : 3,574.65 = 739.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.31/3,574.65 = 739.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.31x = 3,574.65 × 739.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.31x = 2,644,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,579.69/2,383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.63

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