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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.82, 3,881.70 and 738.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.82, 3,881.70 and 738.94 is: 1,108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.82 : 3,881.70 = 738.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.82/3,881.70 = 738.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.82x = 3,881.70 × 738.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.82x = 2,868,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,343.40/2,587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.40

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