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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.83, 3,583.77 and 745.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.83, 3,583.77 and 745.86 is: 1,118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.83 : 3,583.77 = 745.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.83/3,583.77 = 745.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.83x = 3,583.77 × 745.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.83x = 2,672,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,990.69/2,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.49

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