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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.95, 3,576.33 and 740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.95, 3,576.33 and 740.10 is: 1,110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.95 : 3,576.33 = 740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.95/3,576.33 = 740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.95x = 3,576.33 × 740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.95x = 2,646,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,841.83/2,383.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.28

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