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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.51, 3,585.76 and 747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.51, 3,585.76 and 747.06 is: 1,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.51 : 3,585.76 = 747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.51/3,585.76 = 747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.51x = 3,585.76 × 747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.51x = 2,678,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,759.94/2,390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.58

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