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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,579.65, 3,868.31 and 730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,579.65, 3,868.31 and 730.32 is: 1,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,579.65 : 3,868.31 = 730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,579.65/3,868.31 = 730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,579.65x = 3,868.31 × 730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,579.65x = 2,825,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,117.75/2,579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.16

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