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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.83, 3,878.98 and 736.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.83, 3,878.98 and 736.91 is: 1,105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.83 : 3,878.98 = 736.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.83/3,878.98 = 736.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.83x = 3,878.98 × 736.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.83x = 2,858,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,442.76/2,585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.42

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