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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.03, 3,587.06 and 747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.03, 3,587.06 and 747.54 is: 1,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.03 : 3,587.06 = 747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.03/3,587.06 = 747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.03x = 3,587.06 × 747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.03x = 2,681,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,470.83/2,391.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.47

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