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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.02, 3,875.53 and 734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.02, 3,875.53 and 734.70 is: 1,101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.02 : 3,875.53 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.02/3,875.53 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.02x = 3,875.53 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.02x = 2,847,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,351.89/2,584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.91

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