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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.25, 3,578.38 and 741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.25, 3,578.38 and 741.92 is: 1,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.25 : 3,578.38 = 741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.25/3,578.38 = 741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.25x = 3,578.38 × 741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.25x = 2,654,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,876.24/2,385.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.04

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