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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.61, 3,880.98 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.61, 3,880.98 and 738.30 is: 1,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.61 : 3,880.98 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.61/3,880.98 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.61x = 3,880.98 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.61x = 2,865,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,342.09/2,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.33

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