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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.63, 3,877.22 and 735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.63, 3,877.22 and 735.81 is: 1,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.63 : 3,877.22 = 735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.63/3,877.22 = 735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.63x = 3,877.22 × 735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.63x = 2,852,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,897.25/2,584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.79

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