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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.97, 3,575.91 and 740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.97, 3,575.91 and 740.48 is: 1,110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.97 : 3,575.91 = 740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.97/3,575.91 = 740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.97x = 3,575.91 × 740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.97x = 2,647,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,889.84/2,383.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.71

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