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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.37, 3,573.92 and 739.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.37, 3,573.92 and 739.94 is: 1,109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.37 : 3,573.92 = 739.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.37/3,573.92 = 739.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.37x = 3,573.92 × 739.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.37x = 2,644,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,470.35/2,383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.55

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