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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.12, 3,587.46 and 748.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.12, 3,587.46 and 748.54 is: 1,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.12 : 3,587.46 = 748.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.12/3,587.46 = 748.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.12x = 3,587.46 × 748.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.12x = 2,685,357.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,357.31/2,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.58

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