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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.83, 3,588.27 and 748.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.83, 3,588.27 and 748.86 is: 1,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.83 : 3,588.27 = 748.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.83/3,588.27 = 748.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.83x = 3,588.27 × 748.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.83x = 2,687,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,111.87/2,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.98

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