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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.95, 3,588.30 and 748.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.95, 3,588.30 and 748.11 is: 1,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.95 : 3,588.30 = 748.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.95/3,588.30 = 748.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.95x = 3,588.30 × 748.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.95x = 2,684,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,456.57/2,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.29

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