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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.34, 3,879.83 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.34, 3,879.83 and 738 is: 1,106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.34 : 3,879.83 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.34/3,879.83 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.34x = 3,879.83 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.34x = 2,863,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,310.85/2,587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.66

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