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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.62, 3,587.39 and 748.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.62, 3,587.39 and 748.15 is: 1,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.62 : 3,587.39 = 748.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.62/3,587.39 = 748.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.62x = 3,587.39 × 748.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.62x = 2,683,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,905.83/2,391.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.21

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