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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.21, 3,879.92 and 737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.21, 3,879.92 and 737.35 is: 1,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.21 : 3,879.92 = 737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.21/3,879.92 = 737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.21x = 3,879.92 × 737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.21x = 2,860,872.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,872.98/2,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.20

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