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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.64, 3,580.24 and 742.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.64, 3,580.24 and 742.74 is: 1,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.64 : 3,580.24 = 742.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.64/3,580.24 = 742.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.64x = 3,580.24 × 742.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.64x = 2,659,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,187.46/2,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.20

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