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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.74, 3,583.56 and 745.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.74, 3,583.56 and 745.23 is: 1,117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.74 : 3,583.56 = 745.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.74/3,583.56 = 745.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.74x = 3,583.56 × 745.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.74x = 2,670,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,576.42/2,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.99

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