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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.37, 3,882.59 and 739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.37, 3,882.59 and 739.48 is: 1,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.37 : 3,882.59 = 739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.37/3,882.59 = 739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.37x = 3,882.59 × 739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.37x = 2,871,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,097.65/2,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.23

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