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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.14, 3,879.23 and 737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.14, 3,879.23 and 737.25 is: 1,105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.14 : 3,879.23 = 737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.14/3,879.23 = 737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.14x = 3,879.23 × 737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.14x = 2,859,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,962.32/2,586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.88

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