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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.75, 3,584.60 and 746.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.75, 3,584.60 and 746.31 is: 1,119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.75 : 3,584.60 = 746.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.75/3,584.60 = 746.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.75x = 3,584.60 × 746.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.75x = 2,675,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,219.09/2,389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.46

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