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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.77, 3,878.03 and 737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.77, 3,878.03 and 737.05 is: 1,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.77 : 3,878.03 = 737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.77/3,878.03 = 737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.77x = 3,878.03 × 737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.77x = 2,858,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,298.33/2,585.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.40

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