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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.40, 3,587.46 and 747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.40, 3,587.46 and 747.59 is: 1,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.40 : 3,587.46 = 747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.40/3,587.46 = 747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.40x = 3,587.46 × 747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.40x = 2,681,949.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,949.22/2,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.50

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