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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.40, 3,579.95 and 742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.40, 3,579.95 and 742.59 is: 1,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.40 : 3,579.95 = 742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.40/3,579.95 = 742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.40x = 3,579.95 × 742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.40x = 2,658,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,436.93/2,386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.00

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