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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.46, 3,884.92 and 741.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.46, 3,884.92 and 741.74 is: 1,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.46 : 3,884.92 = 741.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.46/3,884.92 = 741.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.46x = 3,884.92 × 741.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.46x = 2,881,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,600.56/2,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.39

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