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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.38, 3,882.30 and 739.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.38, 3,882.30 and 739.38 is: 1,108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.38 : 3,882.30 = 739.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.38/3,882.30 = 739.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.38x = 3,882.30 × 739.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.38x = 2,870,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,494.97/2,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.99

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