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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.65, 3,586.07 and 747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.65, 3,586.07 and 747.25 is: 1,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.65 : 3,586.07 = 747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.65/3,586.07 = 747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.65x = 3,586.07 × 747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.65x = 2,679,690.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,690.81/2,390.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.90

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