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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.71, 3,880.29 and 737.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.71, 3,880.29 and 737.78 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.71 : 3,880.29 = 737.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.71/3,880.29 = 737.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.71x = 3,880.29 × 737.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.71x = 2,862,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,800.36/2,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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