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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.52, 3,580.74 and 743.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.52, 3,580.74 and 743.16 is: 1,114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.52 : 3,580.74 = 743.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.52/3,580.74 = 743.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.52x = 3,580.74 × 743.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.52x = 2,661,062.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,062.74/2,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.57

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