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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.59, 3,622.48 and 748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.59, 3,622.48 and 748.68 is: 1,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.59 : 3,622.48 = 748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.59/3,622.48 = 748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.59x = 3,622.48 × 748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.59x = 2,712,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,056.47/2,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.20

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