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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.70, 3,581.39 and 744.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.70, 3,581.39 and 744.09 is: 1,116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.70 : 3,581.39 = 744.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.70/3,581.39 = 744.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.70x = 3,581.39 × 744.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.70x = 2,664,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,872.76/2,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.08

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