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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.93, 3,882.50 and 739.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.93, 3,882.50 and 739.55 is: 1,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.93 : 3,882.50 = 739.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.93/3,882.50 = 739.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.93x = 3,882.50 × 739.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.93x = 2,871,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,279.76/2,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.06

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