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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.35, 3,875.73 and 735.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.35, 3,875.73 and 735.61 is: 1,103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.35 : 3,875.73 = 735.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.35/3,875.73 = 735.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.35x = 3,875.73 × 735.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.35x = 2,851,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,025.75/2,584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.19

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