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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.08, 3,880.85 and 738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.08, 3,880.85 and 738.16 is: 1,107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.08 : 3,880.85 = 738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.08/3,880.85 = 738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.08x = 3,880.85 × 738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.08x = 2,864,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,688.24/2,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.31

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