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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.41, 3,884.97 and 741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.41, 3,884.97 and 741.54 is: 1,112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.41 : 3,884.97 = 741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.41/3,884.97 = 741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.41x = 3,884.97 × 741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.41x = 2,880,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,860.65/2,590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.13

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