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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.53, 3,578.17 and 742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.53, 3,578.17 and 742.24 is: 1,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.53 : 3,578.17 = 742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.53/3,578.17 = 742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.53x = 3,578.17 × 742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.53x = 2,655,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,860.90/2,385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.32

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