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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.64, 3,577.33 and 740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.64, 3,577.33 and 740.84 is: 1,111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.64 : 3,577.33 = 740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.64/3,577.33 = 740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.64x = 3,577.33 × 740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.64x = 2,650,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,229.16/2,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.38

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