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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.77, 3,879.53 and 738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.77, 3,879.53 and 738.05 is: 1,106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.77 : 3,879.53 = 738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.77/3,879.53 = 738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.77x = 3,879.53 × 738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.77x = 2,863,283.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,283.43/2,586.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.90

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