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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.22, 3,885.93 and 741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.22, 3,885.93 and 741.28 is: 1,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.22 : 3,885.93 = 741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.22/3,885.93 = 741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.22x = 3,885.93 × 741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.22x = 2,880,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,552.48/2,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.09

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