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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.37, 3,578.42 and 742.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.37, 3,578.42 and 742.94 is: 1,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.37 : 3,578.42 = 742.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.37/3,578.42 = 742.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.37x = 3,578.42 × 742.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.37x = 2,658,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,551.35/2,386.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.06

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