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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.86, 3,588.23 and 748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.86, 3,588.23 and 748.04 is: 1,122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.86 : 3,588.23 = 748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.86/3,588.23 = 748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.86x = 3,588.23 × 748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.86x = 2,684,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,123.50/2,391.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.19

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