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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.44, 3,574.68 and 739.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.44, 3,574.68 and 739.59 is: 1,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.44 : 3,574.68 = 739.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.44/3,574.68 = 739.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.44x = 3,574.68 × 739.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.44x = 2,643,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,797.58/2,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.24

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