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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.36, 3,581.76 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.36, 3,581.76 and 744.48 is: 1,116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.36 : 3,581.76 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.36/3,581.76 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.36x = 3,581.76 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.36x = 2,666,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,548.68/2,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.48

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