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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.16, 3,583.89 and 746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.16, 3,583.89 and 746.22 is: 1,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.16 : 3,583.89 = 746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.16/3,583.89 = 746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.16x = 3,583.89 × 746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.16x = 2,674,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,370.40/2,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.91

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