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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.16, 3,580.89 and 744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.16, 3,580.89 and 744.22 is: 1,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.16 : 3,580.89 = 744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.16/3,580.89 = 744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.16x = 3,580.89 × 744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.16x = 2,664,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,969.96/2,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.91

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