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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.02, 3,582.36 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.02, 3,582.36 and 744.93 is: 1,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.02 : 3,582.36 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.02/3,582.36 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.02x = 3,582.36 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.02x = 2,668,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,607.43/2,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.50

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