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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.63, 3,587.44 and 748.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.63, 3,587.44 and 748.31 is: 1,122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.63 : 3,587.44 = 748.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.63/3,587.44 = 748.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.63x = 3,587.44 × 748.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.63x = 2,684,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,529.09/2,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.47

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