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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.58, 3,883.52 and 739.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.58, 3,883.52 and 739.73 is: 1,109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.58 : 3,883.52 = 739.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.58/3,883.52 = 739.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.58x = 3,883.52 × 739.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.58x = 2,872,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,767.81/2,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.79

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