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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580.86, 3,871.20 and 731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580.86, 3,871.20 and 731.97 is: 1,097.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580.86 : 3,871.20 = 731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580.86/3,871.20 = 731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580.86x = 3,871.20 × 731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580.86x = 2,833,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833,588.93/2,580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.92

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