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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.02, 3,588.84 and 748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.02, 3,588.84 and 748.80 is: 1,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.02 : 3,588.84 = 748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.02/3,588.84 = 748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.02x = 3,588.84 × 748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.02x = 2,687,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,323.39/2,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.45

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