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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.15, 3,886.09 and 741.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.15, 3,886.09 and 741.83 is: 1,112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.15 : 3,886.09 = 741.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.15/3,886.09 = 741.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.15x = 3,886.09 × 741.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.15x = 2,882,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,796.86/2,591.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.56

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