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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.32, 3,583.89 and 745.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.32, 3,583.89 and 745.83 is: 1,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.32 : 3,583.89 = 745.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.32/3,583.89 = 745.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.32x = 3,583.89 × 745.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.32x = 2,672,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,972.68/2,389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.72

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