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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.14, 3,880.84 and 738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.14, 3,880.84 and 738.52 is: 1,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.14 : 3,880.84 = 738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.14/3,880.84 = 738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.14x = 3,880.84 × 738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.14x = 2,866,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,085.81/2,587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.82

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