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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.61, 3,578.39 and 742.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.61, 3,578.39 and 742.15 is: 1,113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.61 : 3,578.39 = 742.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.61/3,578.39 = 742.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.61x = 3,578.39 × 742.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.61x = 2,655,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,702.14/2,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.22

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