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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.94, 3,577.44 and 741.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.94, 3,577.44 and 741.45 is: 1,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.94 : 3,577.44 = 741.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.94/3,577.44 = 741.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.94x = 3,577.44 × 741.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.94x = 2,652,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,492.89/2,384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.18

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