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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.77, 3,875.68 and 734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.77, 3,875.68 and 734.81 is: 1,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.77 : 3,875.68 = 734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.77/3,875.68 = 734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.77x = 3,875.68 × 734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.77x = 2,847,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,869.96/2,583.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.22

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