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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.00, 3,884.34 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.00, 3,884.34 and 741.12 is: 1,111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.00 : 3,884.34 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.00/3,884.34 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.00x = 3,884.34 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.00x = 2,878,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,762.06/2,590.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.49

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