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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.10, 3,586.59 and 748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.10, 3,586.59 and 748.42 is: 1,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.10 : 3,586.59 = 748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.10/3,586.59 = 748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.10x = 3,586.59 × 748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.10x = 2,684,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,275.69/2,391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.61

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