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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.41, 3,883.47 and 740.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.41, 3,883.47 and 740.54 is: 1,110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.41 : 3,883.47 = 740.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.41/3,883.47 = 740.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.41x = 3,883.47 × 740.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.41x = 2,875,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,845.46/2,589.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.62

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