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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.60, 3,882.30 and 739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.60, 3,882.30 and 739.68 is: 1,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.60 : 3,882.30 = 739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.60/3,882.30 = 739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.60x = 3,882.30 × 739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.60x = 2,871,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,659.66/2,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.35

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