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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.89, 3,586.48 and 747.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.89, 3,586.48 and 747.99 is: 1,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.89 : 3,586.48 = 747.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.89/3,586.48 = 747.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.89x = 3,586.48 × 747.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.89x = 2,682,649.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,649.31/2,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.56

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