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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.33, 3,586.89 and 747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.33, 3,586.89 and 747.69 is: 1,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.33 : 3,586.89 = 747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.33/3,586.89 = 747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.33x = 3,586.89 × 747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.33x = 2,681,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,881.78/2,391.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.50

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