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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.02, 3,885.16 and 740.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.02, 3,885.16 and 740.94 is: 1,111.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.02 : 3,885.16 = 740.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.02/3,885.16 = 740.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.02x = 3,885.16 × 740.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.02x = 2,878,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,670.45/2,590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.45

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