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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.23, 3,579.69 and 742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.23, 3,579.69 and 742.95 is: 1,114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.23 : 3,579.69 = 742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.23/3,579.69 = 742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.23x = 3,579.69 × 742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.23x = 2,659,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,510.93/2,386.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.52

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