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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.02, 3,575.49 and 739.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.02, 3,575.49 and 739.63 is: 1,109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.02 : 3,575.49 = 739.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.02/3,575.49 = 739.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.02x = 3,575.49 × 739.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.02x = 2,644,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,539.67/2,384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.28

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