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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.30, 3,606.72 and 738.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.30, 3,606.72 and 738.92 is: 1,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.30 : 3,606.72 = 738.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.30/3,606.72 = 738.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.30x = 3,606.72 × 738.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.30x = 2,665,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,077.54/2,405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.00

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