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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.70, 3,614.55 and 743.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.70, 3,614.55 and 743.86 is: 1,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.70 : 3,614.55 = 743.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.70/3,614.55 = 743.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.70x = 3,614.55 × 743.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.70x = 2,688,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,719.16/2,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.79

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