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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.91, 3,872.86 and 733.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.91, 3,872.86 and 733.04 is: 1,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.91 : 3,872.86 = 733.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.91/3,872.86 = 733.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.91x = 3,872.86 × 733.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.91x = 2,838,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838,941.93/2,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.55

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