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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.59, 3,877.81 and 736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.59, 3,877.81 and 736.67 is: 1,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.59 : 3,877.81 = 736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.59/3,877.81 = 736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.59x = 3,877.81 × 736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.59x = 2,856,674.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,674.15/2,585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.85

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