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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.66, 3,874.91 and 734.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.66, 3,874.91 and 734.73 is: 1,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.66 : 3,874.91 = 734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.66/3,874.91 = 734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.66x = 3,874.91 × 734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.66x = 2,847,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,008.95/2,583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.93

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