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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.26, 3,876.39 and 735.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.26, 3,876.39 and 735.41 is: 1,103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.26 : 3,876.39 = 735.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.26/3,876.39 = 735.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.26x = 3,876.39 × 735.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.26x = 2,850,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,745.66/2,584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.12

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