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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.25, 3,579.88 and 742.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.25, 3,579.88 and 742.92 is: 1,114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.25 : 3,579.88 = 742.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.25/3,579.88 = 742.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.25x = 3,579.88 × 742.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.25x = 2,659,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,564.45/2,386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.54

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