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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.82, 3,576.60 and 741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.82, 3,576.60 and 741.06 is: 1,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.82 : 3,576.60 = 741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.82/3,576.60 = 741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.82x = 3,576.60 × 741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.82x = 2,650,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,475.20/2,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.39

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