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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.69, 3,589.44 and 748.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.69, 3,589.44 and 748.91 is: 1,123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.69 : 3,589.44 = 748.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.69/3,589.44 = 748.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.69x = 3,589.44 × 748.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.69x = 2,688,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,173.68/2,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.50

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