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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.80, 3,879.90 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.80, 3,879.90 and 738.20 is: 1,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.80 : 3,879.90 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.80/3,879.90 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.80x = 3,879.90 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.80x = 2,864,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,142.18/2,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.21

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