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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.77, 3,876.81 and 736.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.77, 3,876.81 and 736.05 is: 1,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.77 : 3,876.81 = 736.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.77/3,876.81 = 736.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.77x = 3,876.81 × 736.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.77x = 2,853,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,526.00/2,584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.98

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