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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.28, 3,582.84 and 745.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.28, 3,582.84 and 745.34 is: 1,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.28 : 3,582.84 = 745.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.28/3,582.84 = 745.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.28x = 3,582.84 × 745.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.28x = 2,670,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,433.97/2,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.67

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