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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.10, 3,880.06 and 738.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.10, 3,880.06 and 738.17 is: 1,107.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.10 : 3,880.06 = 738.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.10/3,880.06 = 738.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.10x = 3,880.06 × 738.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.10x = 2,864,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864,143.89/2,587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.09

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