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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.96, 3,876.28 and 735.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.96, 3,876.28 and 735.63 is: 1,103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.96 : 3,876.28 = 735.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.96/3,876.28 = 735.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.96x = 3,876.28 × 735.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.96x = 2,851,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,504.18/2,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.11

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