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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.26, 3,579.39 and 742.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.26, 3,579.39 and 742.82 is: 1,114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.26 : 3,579.39 = 742.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.26/3,579.39 = 742.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.26x = 3,579.39 × 742.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.26x = 2,658,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,824.58/2,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.22

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