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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.38, 3,577.01 and 740.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.38, 3,577.01 and 740.82 is: 1,111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.38 : 3,577.01 = 740.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.38/3,577.01 = 740.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.38x = 3,577.01 × 740.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.38x = 2,649,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,920.55/2,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.37

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