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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.32, 3,876.48 and 760.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.32, 3,876.48 and 760.32 is: 1,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.32 : 3,876.48 = 760.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.32/3,876.48 = 760.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.32x = 3,876.48 × 760.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.32x = 2,947,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,365.27/2,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.48

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