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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.28, 3,576.84 and 741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.28, 3,576.84 and 741.34 is: 1,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.28 : 3,576.84 = 741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.28/3,576.84 = 741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.28x = 3,576.84 × 741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.28x = 2,651,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,654.57/2,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.67

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