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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.57, 3,578.49 and 742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.57, 3,578.49 and 742.08 is: 1,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.57 : 3,578.49 = 742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.57/3,578.49 = 742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.57x = 3,578.49 × 742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.57x = 2,655,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,525.86/2,385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.16

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