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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.71, 3,587.58 and 748.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.71, 3,587.58 and 748.13 is: 1,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.71 : 3,587.58 = 748.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.71/3,587.58 = 748.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.71x = 3,587.58 × 748.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.71x = 2,683,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,958.29/2,391.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.19

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