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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.28, 3,582.93 and 744.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.28, 3,582.93 and 744.79 is: 1,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.28 : 3,582.93 = 744.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.28/3,582.93 = 744.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.28x = 3,582.93 × 744.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.28x = 2,668,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,530.43/2,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.34

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