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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.84, 3,575.52 and 740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.84, 3,575.52 and 740.44 is: 1,110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.84 : 3,575.52 = 740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.84/3,575.52 = 740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.84x = 3,575.52 × 740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.84x = 2,647,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,458.03/2,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.59

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