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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.50, 3,580.20 and 742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.50, 3,580.20 and 742.68 is: 1,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.50 : 3,580.20 = 742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.50/3,580.20 = 742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.50x = 3,580.20 × 742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.50x = 2,658,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,942.94/2,386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.16

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