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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.00, 3,885.35 and 741.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.00, 3,885.35 and 741.69 is: 1,112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.00 : 3,885.35 = 741.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.00/3,885.35 = 741.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.00x = 3,885.35 × 741.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.00x = 2,881,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,724.31/2,591.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.21

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