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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.37, 3,885.45 and 741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.37, 3,885.45 and 741.44 is: 1,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.37 : 3,885.45 = 741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.37/3,885.45 = 741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.37x = 3,885.45 × 741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.37x = 2,880,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,828.05/2,590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.13

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