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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.32, 3,878.90 and 737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.32, 3,878.90 and 737.40 is: 1,105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.32 : 3,878.90 = 737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.32/3,878.90 = 737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.32x = 3,878.90 × 737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.32x = 2,860,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,302.70/2,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.93

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