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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.29, 3,582.61 and 744.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.29, 3,582.61 and 744.97 is: 1,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.29 : 3,582.61 = 744.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.29/3,582.61 = 744.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.29x = 3,582.61 × 744.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.29x = 2,668,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,936.97/2,388.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.51

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