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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.60, 3,586.26 and 747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.60, 3,586.26 and 747.28 is: 1,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.60 : 3,586.26 = 747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.60/3,586.26 = 747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.60x = 3,586.26 × 747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.60x = 2,679,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,940.37/2,390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.03

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