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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.92, 3,579.36 and 742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.92, 3,579.36 and 742.40 is: 1,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.92 : 3,579.36 = 742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.92/3,579.36 = 742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.92x = 3,579.36 × 742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.92x = 2,657,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,309.61/2,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.75

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