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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.60, 3,584.34 and 746.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.60, 3,584.34 and 746.92 is: 1,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.60 : 3,584.34 = 746.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.60/3,584.34 = 746.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.60x = 3,584.34 × 746.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.60x = 2,677,215.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,215.23/2,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.36

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