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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.79, 3,873.62 and 734.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.79, 3,873.62 and 734.10 is: 1,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.79 : 3,873.62 = 734.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.79/3,873.62 = 734.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.79x = 3,873.62 × 734.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.79x = 2,843,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,620.77/2,582.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.99

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