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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.78, 3,583.59 and 745.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.78, 3,583.59 and 745.84 is: 1,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.78 : 3,583.59 = 745.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.78/3,583.59 = 745.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.78x = 3,583.59 × 745.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.78x = 2,672,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,784.77/2,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.42

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