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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.25, 3,589.07 and 749.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.25, 3,589.07 and 749.65 is: 1,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.25 : 3,589.07 = 749.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.25/3,589.07 = 749.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.25x = 3,589.07 × 749.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.25x = 2,690,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,531.73/2,394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.75

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