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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.26, 3,587.14 and 747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.26, 3,587.14 and 747.56 is: 1,121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.26 : 3,587.14 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.26/3,587.14 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.26x = 3,587.14 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.26x = 2,681,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,602.38/2,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.42

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