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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.92, 3,577.38 and 741.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.92, 3,577.38 and 741.57 is: 1,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.92 : 3,577.38 = 741.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.92/3,577.38 = 741.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.92x = 3,577.38 × 741.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.92x = 2,652,877.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,877.69/2,384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.36

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