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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.88, 3,589.85 and 749.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.88, 3,589.85 and 749.25 is: 1,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.88 : 3,589.85 = 749.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.88/3,589.85 = 749.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.88x = 3,589.85 × 749.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.88x = 2,689,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,696.99/2,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.04

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