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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.12, 3,576.38 and 741.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.12, 3,576.38 and 741.22 is: 1,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.12 : 3,576.38 = 741.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.12/3,576.38 = 741.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.12x = 3,576.38 × 741.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.12x = 2,650,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,884.38/2,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.43

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