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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.61, 3,576.89 and 741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.61, 3,576.89 and 741.15 is: 1,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.61 : 3,576.89 = 741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.61/3,576.89 = 741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.61x = 3,576.89 × 741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.61x = 2,651,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,013.88/2,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.72

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