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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.56, 3,576.70 and 740.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.56, 3,576.70 and 740.93 is: 1,111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.56 : 3,576.70 = 740.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.56/3,576.70 = 740.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.56x = 3,576.70 × 740.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.56x = 2,650,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,084.33/2,384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.35

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