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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.91, 3,873.78 and 733.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.91, 3,873.78 and 733.98 is: 1,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.91 : 3,873.78 = 733.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.91/3,873.78 = 733.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.91x = 3,873.78 × 733.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.91x = 2,843,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,277.04/2,582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.80

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