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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.25, 3,586.05 and 746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.25, 3,586.05 and 746.90 is: 1,120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.25 : 3,586.05 = 746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.25/3,586.05 = 746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.25x = 3,586.05 × 746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.25x = 2,678,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,402.81/2,390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.55

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