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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.28, 3,585.94 and 746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.28, 3,585.94 and 746.80 is: 1,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.28 : 3,585.94 = 746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.28/3,585.94 = 746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.28x = 3,585.94 × 746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.28x = 2,677,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,979.99/2,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.36

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