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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.59, 3,587.84 and 747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.59, 3,587.84 and 747.74 is: 1,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.59 : 3,587.84 = 747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.59/3,587.84 = 747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.59x = 3,587.84 × 747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.59x = 2,682,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,771.48/2,391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.75

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