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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.02, 3,882.15 and 739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.02, 3,882.15 and 739.40 is: 1,109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.02 : 3,882.15 = 739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.02/3,882.15 = 739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.02x = 3,882.15 × 739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.02x = 2,870,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,461.71/2,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.13

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