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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.04, 3,578.02 and 741.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.04, 3,578.02 and 741.25 is: 1,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.04 : 3,578.02 = 741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.04/3,578.02 = 741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.04x = 3,578.02 × 741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.04x = 2,652,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,185.73/2,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.01

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