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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.73, 3,575.72 and 740.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.73, 3,575.72 and 740.51 is: 1,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.73 : 3,575.72 = 740.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.73/3,575.72 = 740.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.73x = 3,575.72 × 740.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.73x = 2,647,840.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,840.39/2,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.80

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