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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.53, 3,576.67 and 741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.53, 3,576.67 and 741.24 is: 1,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.53 : 3,576.67 = 741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.53/3,576.67 = 741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.53x = 3,576.67 × 741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.53x = 2,651,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,170.87/2,384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.82

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