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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.93, 3,876.90 and 736.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.93, 3,876.90 and 736.03 is: 1,103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.93 : 3,876.90 = 736.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.93/3,876.90 = 736.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.93x = 3,876.90 × 736.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.93x = 2,853,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,514.71/2,584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.90

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