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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.17, 3,879.85 and 737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.17, 3,879.85 and 737.31 is: 1,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.17 : 3,879.85 = 737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.17/3,879.85 = 737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.17x = 3,879.85 × 737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.17x = 2,860,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,638.58/2,586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.13

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