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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.88, 3,576.17 and 741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.88, 3,576.17 and 741.44 is: 1,111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.88 : 3,576.17 = 741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.88/3,576.17 = 741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.88x = 3,576.17 × 741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.88x = 2,651,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,493.90/2,384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.79

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