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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.26, 3,584.13 and 745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.26, 3,584.13 and 745.56 is: 1,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.26 : 3,584.13 = 745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.26/3,584.13 = 745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.26x = 3,584.13 × 745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.26x = 2,672,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,183.96/2,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.41

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