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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.21, 3,576.41 and 740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.21, 3,576.41 and 740.72 is: 1,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.21 : 3,576.41 = 740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.21/3,576.41 = 740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.21x = 3,576.41 × 740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.21x = 2,649,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,118.42/2,384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.11

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