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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.80, 3,883.86 and 740.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.80, 3,883.86 and 740.08 is: 1,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.80 : 3,883.86 = 740.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.80/3,883.86 = 740.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.80x = 3,883.86 × 740.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.80x = 2,874,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,357.98/2,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.30

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