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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.26, 3,585.16 and 746.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.26, 3,585.16 and 746.82 is: 1,120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.26 : 3,585.16 = 746.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.26/3,585.16 = 746.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.26x = 3,585.16 × 746.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.26x = 2,677,470.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,470.12/2,390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.16

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