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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.03, 3,576.81 and 740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.03, 3,576.81 and 740.90 is: 1,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.03 : 3,576.81 = 740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.03/3,576.81 = 740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.03x = 3,576.81 × 740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.03x = 2,650,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,040.64/2,384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.58

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