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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.07, 3,575.62 and 740.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.07, 3,575.62 and 740.22 is: 1,110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.07 : 3,575.62 = 740.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.07/3,575.62 = 740.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.07x = 3,575.62 × 740.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.07x = 2,646,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,745.44/2,384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.18

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