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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.58, 3,581.50 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.58, 3,581.50 and 744.08 is: 1,116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.58 : 3,581.50 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.58/3,581.50 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.58x = 3,581.50 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.58x = 2,664,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,922.52/2,387.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.16

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