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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.83, 3,588.10 and 748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.83, 3,588.10 and 748.04 is: 1,122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.83 : 3,588.10 = 748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.83/3,588.10 = 748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.83x = 3,588.10 × 748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.83x = 2,684,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,022.51/2,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.16

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