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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.60, 3,879.97 and 737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.60, 3,879.97 and 737.66 is: 1,106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.60 : 3,879.97 = 737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.60/3,879.97 = 737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.60x = 3,879.97 × 737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.60x = 2,862,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,106.53/2,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.51

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