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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.71, 3,883.68 and 739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.71, 3,883.68 and 739.78 is: 1,109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.71 : 3,883.68 = 739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.71/3,883.68 = 739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.71x = 3,883.68 × 739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.71x = 2,873,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,059.76/2,588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.84

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