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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.60, 3,587.40 and 748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.60, 3,587.40 and 748.16 is: 1,122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.60 : 3,587.40 = 748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.60/3,587.40 = 748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.60x = 3,587.40 × 748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.60x = 2,683,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,949.18/2,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.24

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