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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.33, 3,585.83 and 746.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.33, 3,585.83 and 746.43 is: 1,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.33 : 3,585.83 = 746.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.33/3,585.83 = 746.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.33x = 3,585.83 × 746.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.33x = 2,676,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,571.09/2,390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.75

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