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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.40, 3,874.52 and 734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.40, 3,874.52 and 734.08 is: 1,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.40 : 3,874.52 = 734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.40/3,874.52 = 734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.40x = 3,874.52 × 734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.40x = 2,844,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,207.64/2,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.96

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