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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.84, 3,587.97 and 747.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.84, 3,587.97 and 747.95 is: 1,121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.84 : 3,587.97 = 747.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.84/3,587.97 = 747.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.84x = 3,587.97 × 747.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.84x = 2,683,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,604.22/2,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.98

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