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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.78, 3,577.20 and 741.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.78, 3,577.20 and 741.32 is: 1,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.78 : 3,577.20 = 741.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.78/3,577.20 = 741.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.78x = 3,577.20 × 741.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.78x = 2,651,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,849.90/2,384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.99

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