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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.19, 3,642.30 and 739.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.19, 3,642.30 and 739.61 is: 1,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.19 : 3,642.30 = 739.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.19/3,642.30 = 739.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.19x = 3,642.30 × 739.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.19x = 2,693,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,881.50/2,428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.42

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