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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.40, 3,876.78 and 735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.40, 3,876.78 and 735.66 is: 1,103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.40 : 3,876.78 = 735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.40/3,876.78 = 735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.40x = 3,876.78 × 735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.40x = 2,851,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,994.73/2,584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.54

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