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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.86, 3,881.85 and 739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.86, 3,881.85 and 739.14 is: 1,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.86 : 3,881.85 = 739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.86/3,881.85 = 739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.86x = 3,881.85 × 739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.86x = 2,869,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,230.61/2,587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.73

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