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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.51, 3,576.72 and 741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.51, 3,576.72 and 741.06 is: 1,111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.51 : 3,576.72 = 741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.51/3,576.72 = 741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.51x = 3,576.72 × 741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.51x = 2,650,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,550.71/2,384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.57

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