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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.02, 3,880.65 and 738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.02, 3,880.65 and 738.40 is: 1,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.02 : 3,880.65 = 738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.02/3,880.65 = 738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.02x = 3,880.65 × 738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.02x = 2,865,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,468.15/2,587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.63

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