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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.28, 3,590.46 and 749.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.28, 3,590.46 and 749.82 is: 1,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.28 : 3,590.46 = 749.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.28/3,590.46 = 749.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.28x = 3,590.46 × 749.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.28x = 2,692,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,198.72/2,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.90

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