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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.85, 3,871.99 and 733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.85, 3,871.99 and 733.11 is: 1,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.85 : 3,871.99 = 733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.85/3,871.99 = 733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.85x = 3,871.99 × 733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.85x = 2,838,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,590.92/2,581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.44

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