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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.98, 3,582.66 and 744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.98, 3,582.66 and 744.54 is: 1,117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.98 : 3,582.66 = 744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.98/3,582.66 = 744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.98x = 3,582.66 × 744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.98x = 2,667,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,429.95/2,387.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.03

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