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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.53, 3,585.76 and 747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.53, 3,585.76 and 747.10 is: 1,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.53 : 3,585.76 = 747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.53/3,585.76 = 747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.53x = 3,585.76 × 747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.53x = 2,678,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,921.30/2,390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.64

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