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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.94, 3,586.10 and 747.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.94, 3,586.10 and 747.65 is: 1,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.94 : 3,586.10 = 747.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.94/3,586.10 = 747.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.94x = 3,586.10 × 747.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.94x = 2,681,152.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,152.89/2,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.38

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