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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.74, 3,577.42 and 741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.74, 3,577.42 and 741.30 is: 1,112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.74 : 3,577.42 = 741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.74/3,577.42 = 741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.74x = 3,577.42 × 741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.74x = 2,651,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,944.91/2,384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.05

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