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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.08, 3,577.71 and 741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.08, 3,577.71 and 741.66 is: 1,112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.08 : 3,577.71 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.08/3,577.71 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.08x = 3,577.71 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.08x = 2,653,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,444.40/2,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.52

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